A South Central Guide to Black Enterprise
In the spirit of the historic Negro Motorist Greenbook, Gorilla RX is thrilled to bring you, The Digital Black Book.
The Digital Black Book is a South-Central guide to Black enterprise, featuring key leaders and authenticators within our community.
This is how we document and preserve our culture.
Episode 1: Reparations Club
3054 S Victoria Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016
“Books Start Conversations”
In the season 1 premiere of The Digital Black Book series, Devin “DMT” Mercadel visits the Reparations Club, a South-Central bookstore and creative space for the black community in Los Angeles. DMT sits down with Jazzi and Tameka of Rep Club to discuss the importance of having a dynamic space that welcomes and inspires black creatives, and the passion and drive it takes to establish such a valuable space in the face of adversity.
You can visit Reparations Club in Los Angeles Tuesdays-Saturdays 11:00a-6:00p and Sundays 12:00p-5:00p or online at rep.club
Instagram: @reparations.club Shop Black Women Get Us Higher Merch
Episode 2: Plant CHica
4522 West Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
“Put Good Out”
In the second episode of the Digital Black Book, DMT visits Plant Chica, a South Central houseplant store with the goal of improving the community around it with opportunity and beauty. Sandra speaks about creating a space she never saw growing up and elevating the environment around her.
You can visit Plant Chica in Los Angeles Wednesdays-Fridays 12:00p-6:00p and Saturdays-Sundays 10:00a-6:00p or online at theplantchica.com
Instagram: @theplantchica Shop Black Women Get Us Higher Merch
Episode 3: Swift Cafe
4279 1/2 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
“Making Opportunities”
In the third episode of the Digital Black Book, DMT stops by Swift Cafe, a staple of clean eating in Leimert Park Los Angeles, ran by Executive Chef Kyndra McCrary. Kyndra talks about the ups and downs of operating a restaurant during the pandemic, her experiences with HBO’s Insecure, and catering the Super Bowl.
You can try Swift Cafe in Los Angeles Tuesdays-Saturdays 11:00a-5:00p or visit them online at swift-la.com
Instagram: @theplantchica Shop Black Women Get Us Higher Merch
