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Community Connects: Sah D'Simone

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In this episode of Community Connects, Sah talks about the power of his spiritual process that is rooted in joy and positivity. In honor of Pride Month, he also introduces his special initiative to raise funds for LGBTQIA+ young people at SPY (Safe Place for Youth), a shelter in Venice Beach. Text “SPY” to @sahdsimone at 310-496-3766 to learn how you can help! If you’re ready to YOUR OWN Community phone number text us at 323-310-2202

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Honey's Kettle

Vincent & Dr. Arlene W. Williams

This New, Old Fashioned business has been serving up fresh Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken for nearly 40+ years with locations in Culver City, Downtown LA and Hollywood. The Los Angeles food institution also offers hand rolled buttermilk biscuits, kettle cooked fries, locally sourced honey, sweet pickles, Ice-Shaker lemonade, secret sauce, shucked corn, and more.

310-347-4531

Sip & Sonder

Shanita Nicholas & Amanda-Jane Thomas

The premier destination in Inglewood for creatives, entrepreneurs, freelancers, curators, and everyone in between to simply exist, grab a cup of coffee, connect, create, and put sonder into action. Its mindfully curated coffee and innovative programs and partnerships solidify Sip & Sonder as one of the premium coffee and lifestyle brands in Los Angeles and beyond.

310-496-1883

MILO

Lybroan James & Gary Mack

A disruptive EdTech platform that provides training, services and assessment tools designed to help education professionals close learning gaps for underserved students by creating communities and culturally affirming learning environments through equity, innovation and engagement.

TBA

Crowns & Hops

Beny Asburn & Teo Hunter

Founded by Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter. Hunter & Ashburn disrupted the status quo of the craft beer industry, and built a brand that is bigger than beer - Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. Through curated events, content and premium product, Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. is the first ever craft beer brand that bridges communities of color, dope culture and craft beer.

TBA

Intersectional Environmentalist

Leah Thomas

IE is a resource + media hub exploring the intersections of social + environmental justice. The platform was founded by environmentalist Leah Thomas, who is based in Ventura, CA. Leah is also the founder of eco-lifestyle blog @greengirlleah.

323-310-9781

With/Creators

Jennifer Pauline

A Black and Brown centered community and storytelling agency on a mission to amplify marginalized stories. As a support system for creators and founders, it also serves as a lifestyle brand and content platform that sits at the intersection of creativity and well-being.

310-356-9548

Black Out the Ballot

Jen Bui & Vizion Jones

A Collective of Creatives committed to changing the infrastructure to ensure radical equity, social justice, and financial empowerment for disenfranchised communities.

310-359-0946

OldVine Florals

Itika Oldwine

Since 2017, Itika Oldwine has been creating blooming masterpieces and giving a modern twist to the flowery landscape of LA through beautiful floral designs.

213-516-6180

TruNude

Danai Pointer

A disruptive fashion and technology platform specializing in custom nude color-matching. Made in Los Angeles by a talented team of women, TruNude’s line includes sustainably made skin tone undergarments (t-shirt bra, bralette, panty) in luxurious, ethically sourced bamboo fabric.

310-742-0881

PHrequency8

Arreale Davis

A marketplace for handmade and one of a kind HBCU fraternity and sorority-related goods, with a focus on green marketing and environmentally friendly products.

818-650-4117

As the co-founder and CEO of Community, I want to make sure our brand reflects what we truly stand for, not just in words, but in the actions we take. We exist to keep people connected to the conversations that they choose to be part of - we choose to connect with Black-owned businesses in SoCal. For more information on Community or if you want to hear more from me, feel free to text me: 716-330-3003.
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Other Leaders on Community include: Slutty Vegan; UNWRP; We're Not Really Strangers; Bobby Hundreds; The Shade Room; Patrisse Cullors; Kerry Washington; and more

- Matt Peltier
716-330-3003

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