We’re still not over it… and not sure we ever will be 🤯
We give thanks for @mslaurynhill for touching the hearts and minds of our community at Life Development University. Your investment of time and the energy spent to ensure that every person who waited in line from 4am-9pm had quality time, photos, and memories.
We take great charge, responsibility, and honor in bringing the spirit of cooperative economics and impact into the foundation we’re building as a community.
All praises due to the Most High, without whom nothing would be possible.
🎥 @juice__mon
Life Development University is a space hard fought for by the community, who came out to protest until we received access to this space. What was once a predatory check-cashing facility was reclaimed to become a state-of-the-art creative campus for the community.
One month after buying the building free and clear, months of interior and exterior reconstruction, and with what could only be defined as an answered prayer, we proudly hosted the legendary @mslaurynhill at @ld_university for her post-Grammy pop-up and meet-and-greet, filled with hundreds of our neighbors.
We give thanks to The Most High and our incredible team. The legacy continues 🤲🏾
Thank you @ashleyyounnia + @amandachanel and the entire MLH team for bringing this experience to Crenshaw 🏁
📷 by @_718s
It ain’t easy owning and operating multiple businesses.
Thank you @anthony_lazzaro for providing guidance to the @ld_university team ahead of our ‘26 Design Thinking exercise. After three hours, we collectively established our Q1–Q4 priorities for programming and community offerings as we continue to solidify a strong foundation for the future of our creative campus.
As part of 75 Hard, we’ve been focusing on prayer, personal development, and business organization. Here’s a small peek into the process for a little motivation as we all set out toward an inspiring 2026.
Small Business Saturday at Life Development University was a reminder of what happens when a community shows up for each other. @kidsofimmigrants created space for local brands, neighbors, families, and friends — and the energy was unforgettable.
From the conversations on cooperative economics to the music, the food, the customization moments, and every interaction in between, the day felt like a celebration of the people who keep this neighborhood alive.
Grateful to every small business that pulled up, every guest who supported, and everyone who believes in building with love and intention. This is what community looks like. This is what it feels like when everyone pours back in.
More to come.
Threads And TERPS. Watch me vibe and style what I’m consuming.
Might even put ya’ll on to crazy mashups cuz this @djhunnybee Yukon x Up mix got me on a chokehold.
Life Development University is coming to life! Come hang with some cool ass women taking over the community and making the impossible, possible! @ld_university
