"Free the Land! Free the People! a study of the abolitionist pod" Exhibition Closing

On February 15, 2025, the Crenshaw Dairy Mart will host the exhibition closing for Free the Land! Free the People! a study of the abolitionist pod from 11am to 5pm. The event, themed around the CDM tenet of Healing, will feature extended gallery hours and interactive gatherings. Prosperity Market, a mobile farmers market featuring Black farmers and food producers, will be present, promoting food access and sustainability. Teach to Reach will host a kid-friendly STEAM station with activities like painting with plants and building self-sustaining terrariums. From 11am to 2:30pm, Huma House will lead a workshop on the healing power and spiritual essence of the Earth element through the art of kokedama, emphasizing art's transformative power. From 3pm to 4:30pm, a Black Farmers Meetup will take place, led by WOW Flower Project, which gathers Black farmers across Los Angeles for meet-and-greets, opportunities to discuss the contents of Free the Land! Free the People! A Study of the abolitionist pod, seed exchanges and more. This event aims to foster community engagement, support small businesses, and provide educational and healing experiences through art and agriculture. Participation in these programs is free and open to the public.