A ‘Taste of Compton’ pays homage to Juneteenth

City officials celebrated Juneteenth with a “Taste of Compton” event on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Councilwoman Deidre Duhart sponsored the event, which saw Congresswoman Maxine Waters join the festivities.

“ IT was an honor to partner with the Neighborhood Housing Services for their Juneteenth Celebration as well as the Legacy Summit,” said Councilmember Deidre Duhart, ”It is extremely important to our community that we continue to explore other ways we can promote affordable housing and homeownership assistance.”

“The overwhelming success of the ‘Taste of Compton’ Juneteenth Celebration and The Legacy Summit is a testament to the power of community engagement and collaboration,” said Lori Gay, President and CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County. “We extend our sincerest gratitude to the community for their active participation and support in celebrating the essence of Juneteenth while promoting generational wealth building, sustainable housing, and economic empowerment.”