Nipsey Hussle's documentary about his plan to open a dispensary is released. Nipsey's family will open The Marathon (Collective) THC and CBD store June 18.
Locals identify Crenshaw Boulevard as the main artery of Black culture in Los Angeles, while the man it’s named for was white. But past efforts to rename the street after a Black hero have foundered on difficult questions.
The 33-year-old Hussle was killed in front of his Marathon Clothing store, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. A petition was started to rename the intersection of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard near Hussle’s store, Marathon Clothing, to “Nipsey Hussle Square.” On the day of his funeral, the City Council announced it was set to be renamed Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom Square to honor him and his contributions to the neighborhood.
There’s an ongoing GoFundMe campaign that was launched to save The Hampton House.
“The primary focus of the 501(c)3 organization, Save the Hampton House, Inc., is to preserve, protect, and rehabilitate the childhood home of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton. We are seeking landmark status for the home and plan to establish it as a museum. We are also facilitating educational services, community gardens, and a meeting place for community development.”