South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Los Angeles Sentinel

Historic Central Avenue Jazz Corridor

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 4, 2021

1. The Los Angeles Sentinel Marker

Inscription. In 1933, Leon Washington Jr. began publishing the Los Angeles Sentinel for the first time. It grew to be the largest African-American owned newspaper west of the Mississippi River. When businesses along Central Avenue refused to hire residents of the community, the Sentinel effectively initiated a "don't buy where you can't work” campaign. The paper continues to serve the community to this day.

Erected by City of Los Angeles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 34° 0.313′ N, 118° 15.382′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. It is on Central Avenue north of Vernon Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4322 S Central Ave, Los Angeles CA 90011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Central Avenue Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Golden State Mutual (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dolphin’s of Hollywood (about 400 feet away); Apex / Club Alabam (about 600 feet away); Dunbar Hotel

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(about 600 feet away); The Downbeat Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vernon Branch Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Black Panthers in L.A. (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

More about this marker. The marker is located near the parking lot of a retail store. The Sentinel is now located at 3800 Crenshaw Blvd.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Los Angeles Sentinel.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 4, 2021

2. The Los Angeles Sentinel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.