Ong’s analysis of the PPP loans showed that businesses in the ethnic neighborhoods of Leimert Park in South L.A., Chinatown and Boyle Heights received disproportionately less federal support than businesses in three neighborhoods with more whites. One of the first areas to feel the economic impact of the coronavirus, Chinatown has been empty of tourists since February. TOP: One of the first areas to feel the economic impact of the coronavirus, Chinatown has been empty of tourists since February. That’s what we’re trying to do with Espacio.”Joe and Celia Ward-Wallace, owners of South L.A. Cafe, opened their coffee shop near Leimert Park in November. Customers wait for their cars to be washed in Leimert Park, the cultural center of the African American community in South L.A.

Source: Washington Post July 31, 2020 21:32 UTC