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For the Zoom link, please send an email request to mtwain@lapl.org.
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Experience flavor and treats from across the African Diaspora in a night market curated by Black Women Vendors. Local Black women-owned food businesses bring you cuisine from Jamaica, Ethiopia, and Belize, to name a few. You can also enjoy savory soul food from the heart of Louisiana or try Philly-inspired vegan street food creations. For the encore, quench your thirst with hand-crafted juices and satisfy a sweet tooth with mouth-watering desserts and ice cream. The market is held weekly…
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