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6th Annual LA Black History Month Festival

Date
February 19, 2023
Time
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cost
FREE
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Organizer’s Site
https://openarmscharityla.org/
Council District
City Council District 10

Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center is proud to annouce our 6th Annual Black History Month festival taking place in February 2023 in Los Angeles at the newly renovated Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex. This event year will highlight “Health & Wellness” as well as focus on “Literature”. Programming will include guest speakers for a indepth community forum on topics that affect the mind and body within the African American communities today.

We are seeking sponsors that align with our mission of continuing to provide products, information and discussion on ways to improve lifestyle as well as increasing literature within the Los Angeles African American communities.
Social Service agencies that provide resources including- housing, food security, financial literacy and children support are encouraged to inquire about our booth spaces that are dedicated to uplifitng our Los Angeles residents  and improve their well being.

Location

Michelle and Barak Obama Sports Complex (Baseball Field)
5001 Obama Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016 United States + Google Map

Organizer

Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center
Phone
(213) 300-0080
Email
Openarmsresourcectr@yahoo.com
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