Black-led programs in South LA
The largest concentration of programs in this directory, and the heart of Black Los Angeles.
8 programs · every Black-led label carries its evidence.
Brotherhood Crusade - Youth Programs (BioFuture STEM; Mentor & Me; Jr. Executive Leadership; Brother to Brother)
South LA, Los Angeles · Mentoring · youth and young adults (ages not stated)
57-year-old grassroots org. Youth programs include BioFuture STEM, Mentor & Me, Brother to Brother, GYRD, Jr. Executive Leadership Program, Teaching Gardens, Boys and Men of Color, South LA Youth Council, Golf Mentoring, BLOOM, Soccer for Success, Books and Basketball Camp.
Free
Black Women for Wellness - Sisters in Control Rites of Passage
South LA, Los Angeles · African-Centered Education · 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
The Regal Academy
South LA, Los Angeles · Microschool · ages 18 months-6 years
New (2026) Montessori micro-school; founders have 15+ years combined Montessori experience (AMI/AMS/NAMC). Instagram search snippet also shows 4045 190th St Torrance; confirm whether second site or relocation. Tuition not posted; open-house RSVP.; black_led basis is secondary (GBP self-label / social posts) - confirm with owner
Cost not listed
B.&B. Martial Arts and Fitness Programs (Harrison Hapkido)
South LA, Los Angeles · Martial Arts · all ages
Google lists 40+ years in business. Schedule/pricing not posted.
Cost not listed
Jack and Jill of America - South Los Angeles Chapter
South LA, Los Angeles · African-Centered Education · 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
URBAN TXT: Teens Exploring Technology
South LA, Los Angeles · STEM & Coding · grades 7-11
Claims 95% of participants attend 4-year universities and 75% major in CS; 1,500+ students/yr. Programs: Youth Development, Coding, Business Development, Design Thinking.
Free
Brotherhood Crusade / African American Unity Center – Youth Arts (Ethnic Theater)
South LA, Los Angeles · Theater & Film · ages 10-24
No fees; South Central LA residents; call or walk in. Spanish available.
Free
Black Girls Code - Los Angeles Summer Camp (LA Chapter)
South LA, Los Angeles · STEM & Coding · ages 10-17 (camp); chapter serves Black girls 12-19
2026 LA camp Jul 27-31 at Baldwin Bethany CDC, SOLD OUT; game-development curriculum. LA chapter Instagram lists Black girls 12-19 with virtual events at 3pm PT. National org HQ Oakland.
Cost not listed