Breaunna Alston is the Communications and Marketing Specialist for Destination Crenshaw, a community-led public art and cultural infrastructure project along Crenshaw Boulevard. Originally from Sacramento, she brings a strong background in media arts and a passion for storytelling to her work. After transferring from UC Merced to Clark Atlanta University, she earned her degree in Mass Media Arts, gaining hands-on experience at CAU TV and WCLK Jazz Radio. She joined Destination Crenshaw as an intern before transitioning into a full-time role. Through her communications efforts, she helps amplify Crenshaw’s story and create space for Black Angelenos to connect, celebrate, and thrive. Outside of her professional work, she’s also a music artist, using creativity as a personal outlet and form of expression.

Resources:

www.DestinationCrenshaw.la

Events for July 7th-14th

• Summer Night at the Museum 
• Paint and Sip with Live Music  
• July 11, 2025 6-9 pm
• 961 W Compton Blvd. Compton, CA 90220 
• Visit: nhm.org/summernights
• Black LA Food Tour 
• July 12th Party Bus Food Tour
• July 19th Crenshaw Crawl 
• July 26th Party Bus Food Tour 
• Location: All Chill Hip Hop Ice Cream 3415 West 43rd Pl Los Angeles, CA 90008 
• www.blackfoodtour.com (IG: @daisysblacklafoodtour)

• Everyday People 
• Day party and music 
• July 13th 4 PM - 10 PM
• Location: The Beehive 961 E. 61ST ST
• Link: www.instagram.com/p/DL0ZVGjOyo3 (IG: @everydayppl)

•  BreatheGood
• Yoga 
• July 13th 9:30 AM -12:00 PM
• Location: The WalkGood Yard 4019 W Pico Blvd
• Link: www.walkgoodla.org IG: @walkgoodla

• Breathe Good: The Best Man (movie screening)
• Movie in the park 
• July 13th 8 PM
• Location: The WalkGood Yard 4019 W Pico Blvd

• Afro Latino Culture Fest
• July 19th // 3 PM - 11 PM 
• Location: LA Plaza De Cultura Artes 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA
• Free Entry 
• Link: https://lapca.org/event/second-annual-afro-latino-culture-fest-free

• The warmest Winter Ever (Concert)
• Performance from iconic artist and songwriter James Fauntleroy
• July 19th 
• Los Angeles 
• Link: jamesfauntleroyii.com

• The Playground Adult Field Day 
• July 20, 2025 1 PM - 7 PM 
• Flag Football, Tug-o-war, 3-legged race and more
• Location: Kenneth Hahn Park 4100 S. La Cienga Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90056
• Link: https://peerpop.io/view/events/theplaygroundanadultfieldday+2025-07-20

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