“CELEBRATE THE PAST TO INSPIRE THE FUTURE” BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT AT SOUTHBAY PAVILION

February 18, 2019, Carson, CA –L.A. South Chamber of Commerce celebrates Black History Month on Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 1 PM to 5 PM at SouthBay Pavilion Center Court located at 20700 Avalon Blvd., Carson CA 90746.

The Black History Month event will commemorate the 400th year of African American slavery in the U.S.A. with special guests and exhibitions from the African American Fire Fighters Museum, Tuskegee Airmen, Montfort Point Marines, and Buffalo Soldiers. “We are very excited to host this event for the second time!” Dexter Mcleod, President of the L.A. South Chamber of Commerce said. “SouthBay Pavilion has been a great partner in celebrating Black History every year. This opportunity gives us a chance to share historical facts through our fun trivia activities, performances, and special guests.”

Motown band, Seville, will entertain the crowd with live entertainment along with dance, poetry, vocal performances, and a fashion show featuring African clothing from one of SouthBay Pavilion’s stores, Bia Maranatha. There will be vendor booths promoting services, merchandise, and handcrafted items.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.southbaypavilion.com or www.lasouthchamber.com.

 About SouthBay Pavilion Mall

SouthBay Pavilion Mall is managed by JLL. The center is located off Interstate 405, exit Avalon. SouthBay Pavilion Mall features JCPenney, Target, Ikea, Burlington, F21red, Old Navy, Cinemark, and more! Shopping hours are Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.southbaypavilion.com, like SouthBay Pavilion Mall on Facebook at www.facebook.com/southbaypavilion and become a follower on Instagram at

www.instagram.com/southbaypavilion.

The Los Angeles South Chamber of Commerce (LASCC)

The Los Angeles South Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization that serves as the voice of business in the South L.A. and South Bay communities.  The LASCC was founded in 2016 by local businesses and community stakeholders in South Los Angeles, CA. LASCC serves four (4) South L.A. City Council Districts CD 8,9,10, &15 (See Maps), plus two (2) South L.A. County Supervisorial Districts, Second(2nd) & Fourth(4th), along with two Service Planning Areas (SPA) 6 & 8 (See Map here).  Our Mission is to create economic growth in South L.A. communities through business development, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy education. The L.A. South Chamber of Commerce will provide avenues to network, training and program development; help influence public policy; and advocate legislative issues that will improve the quality of life for the entire community. Our Goal is to provide outstanding programs, exciting events, and sustainable resources, in order to engage & inspire our Members to grow. The LASCC delivery platforms are; Business Development, Networking, Advocacy, and Community (HOPE).

About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. In doing so, we will build a better tomorrow for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with nearly 300 corporate offices, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of 86,000 as of June 30, 2018. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com