Black-led african-centered programs in LA County
Programs built around African and African American history, language and cultural practice, including Saturday schools and rites-of-passage programs. Note that homeschool charter funds cannot pay for religious content, though secular cultural instruction is fine.
5 programs · every Black-led label carries its evidence.
Limbiko Tembo School of African American Culture
Crenshaw, Los Angeles · ages 3-13
Saturday school stressing African American history and culture, social responsibility, respect for human diversity, community service; life skills, art and performance art. 1degree listing: free, ages 3-13, eligibility Black/African American children. Official site returned 401 to automated fetch; confirm current schedule by phone.
Free
Black Women for Wellness - Sisters in Control Rites of Passage
South LA, Los Angeles · Black high school girls ages 14-19
8-12 week cohorts (spring/fall meet Tue/Thu/Sat) plus 6-week summer session for Black high school girls in South LA. Program coordinator email listed on page.
Free
Jack and Jill of America - South Los Angeles Chapter
South LA, Los Angeles · children ages 2-19 of member mothers
Membership by invitation; chapter active 65+ years. Programs: leadership development, cultural exposure, community service, legislative advocacy, philanthropy. Membership dues apply (amount not listed).
Cost not listed
Jack and Jill of America - Los Angeles Chapter
Los Angeles · children ages 2-19 of member mothers
Chapter page returned 403 to fetcher; details from search listing and Instagram. A separate West Los Angeles Chapter also exists (jackandjillinc.org/chapter/westlosangeles/). Membership by invitation with dues.
Cost not listed
Pan African Film Festival - StudentFest
Crenshaw, Los Angeles · K-12 school groups
Brings Southern California school groups to 'curated screenings, interactive discussions, and exposure to filmmakers and artists' during the February festival; educators email PAFF to coordinate. Also runs a Children's Festival and ArtFest.
Cost not listed