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Maya Griffin Preserves Black Literature with the BAAP Boutique  
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Maya Griffin Preserves Black Literature with the BAAP Boutique  

Shelby Stephens, Contributing Writer April 17, 2025

Los Angeles native Maya Griffin has always lived her life in pursuit of her passion for art and literature. From a young age, she drew picture books, wrote fiction, and created magazines. She recognized the value of culture and community by visiting the African Marketplace as a child with her mother and participating in Kwanzaa celebrations at Lulu Washington. Those experiences laid the foundation for her journey into the arts. Griffin is now the proud co-owner of the Black Art and Philosophy (BAAP) Boutique in the Crenshaw District. 

Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19
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Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19

NNPA NewswireSeptember 17, 2020

The program, which began accepting applications on Sept. 14, will be administered with long-standing partner APIA Scholars to students entering college and current college undergraduates for the Spring 2021 semester. The financial aid will be able to help cover costs of education like books, computers, materials to support distance learning, tuition, and housing.