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A Barrio Athletics 5K planned for Leimert Park—LA’s historic Black cultural hub—drew online backlash after organizers skipped neighborhood consultations and permits, triggering fears among residents that such events threaten a cherished community space and its weekly farmer’s market amid gentrification, underscoring tensions about who controls Leimert Park’s cultural future.
A group of young people looted a McDonald's restaurant in Leimert Park during Juneteenth celebrations, trashing the place and stealing two cash registers. The group displayed threatening behavior towards employees and one suspect was arrested for removing one of the cash registers. McDonald's released a statement expressing concern and supporting the investigation.
Hundreds of people gathered in Leimert Park for the Leimert Park Village Juneteenth Festival, one of the oldest Juneteenth events in the country. The festival featured Black-owned vendors showcasing art, food, and music performances by special guests including Jasmine Sullivan, Too $hort and Wale. This year, the Los Angeles City County declared Juneteenth a permanent paid holiday for city employees. The festival celebrates Black culture and businesses, and is a place where some businesses have their record-sale day.