Through Adventuress Ty, Vaughn leads groups on zip lining, kayaking, bungee cord jumping, hot air balloon, and skydiving excursions.
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Black retail co-ops at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
Afro City Marketplace and My BBB have created a home for several Black merchants.
Uplift Us Marketplace features Black-made merchandise
The Boutique retail store at the Westfield Culver City Mall has over 80 Black-owned brands.
The Girl Cave LA
The Black-owned beauty supply store has locations in South Los Angeles, Inglewood, and Compton.
Ghettoff in downtown Inglewood
The Inglewood adult boutique specializes in promoting sexual health and well-being while improving communication between partners.
All That and Sum Greek Warehouse
The downtown warehouse sells Divine Nine, HBCU, and Masonic merchandise.
Sole Folks in Leimert Park Village
Sole Folks is a new high-end retail store and business incubator for fashion designers.
Runway Boutique LA in West Adams
Fatima Dodson sells Afrocentric women’s clothing and she created Head Wraps in the Park.
G.O.A.T. skincare products for the confident man
The men’s skincare company makes beard oils, lotions, body washes, and moisturizers.
Loc Lov brings their award-winning salon to View Park-Windsor Hills
The salon has an Afro-centric environment while they create artistic hair designs.
Los Angeles and Inglewood Black-owned Cigar Lounges
In recent years several Black-owned cigar lounges have opened, allowing people to stay within their own communities to enjoy one of their favorite pastimes.
Zoe’s Vintique is a hidden treasure where shoppers will always find a jewel
The Mid City boutique features hand-picked, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Dorsey High School girls receive dresses for prom

Becca’s Closet’s Los Angeles chapter president Marsha Garnett with Dorsey High School students. Photos by Jason Lewis
Macy’s, Becca’s Closet, MAC Cosmetics, and AT&T gave Dorsey seniors star treatment.
African Image Beauty Supply and Salon embraces an authentic Afrocentric image
This Black-owned beauty supply store on Western Ave. and Washington Blvd. has products for men and women, and serves as a cultural center.
Culture and style are celebrated at Head Wraps in the Park

Head Wraps at the Park featured workshops that taught women how to properly put on the garment. Photos by Jason Lewis
The natural hair community came together to show off the beauty of head wraps.
Kutula by Africana infuses culture into high fashion
The View Park-Windsor Hills boutique makes original pieces for men, women, and children.
Audacity Studio has everything a classic man needs

Mark J. Campbell, president & CEO, has the perfect accessories to go along with Audacity Studio’s high-end suits.
This View Park-Windsor Hills establishment has everything from made to measure suits to a grooming salon.
Nobody Jones makes high fashion affordable

Odessa Bowden-Sierra’s boutique store Nobody Jones is on Pico Blvd. and Curson Ave. Photo by Jason Lewis
The Mid City boutique caters to everybody, from celebrities to everyday professional women.
Smo King’s Fine Cigars is a home away from home

Windsor Hills resident John Coleman uses Smo King’s Fine Cigars as a place to work, relax, watch sports and socialize. Photo by Jason Lewis
The Ladera Heights cigar lounge features leather couches, big screen televisions, and a relaxing environment.