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South LA Highlight: Breaunna Alston of Destination Crenshaw

Published on: 7th July, 2025

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)



  •  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



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




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