The African American Experience in Los Angeles
The Impact on the Los Angeles Black Community
These are the location of the places I have mentioned. Los Angeles, CA is the location where the Pan Afrikan Peoples Ensemble was established and helped train many African American artists. 4225 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90011 is the location of the Dunbar Hotel which was originally called the Hotel Sommerville. 2601 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, California, 90266 is the location of Bruce's Beach. Compton, CA is where the talented musicians of N.W.A. formed and launched their career in west coast hip hop. Long Beach, CA is where Snoop Dogg was born.
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