Little Ethiopia, Los Angeles

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Little Ethiopia is a neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles. It is known for its collection of Ethiopian restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and thrift stores.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119485751/little-ethiopia/|title=Neighborhoods: Little Ethiopia|last=Levin|first=Rachel|date=2009-03-10|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=February 21, 2023|language=en-US|page=D2}}

History

Image:LittleEthiopia.jpg in Little Ethiopia]]

The neighborhood of Little Ethiopia dates back to the early 1990s. The area has a high concentration of Ethiopian businesses and restaurants, as well as a significant concentration of residents of Ethiopian and Eritrean ancestry.{{Cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/local/la-re-guide12feb12-story.html|title=To Fairfax and on to Ethiopia|date=2006-02-12|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2018-02-16|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/eat-drink/the-definitive-guide-to-little-ethiopia|title=Discover Los Angeles, "The Definitive Guide to Little Ethiopia"}}

In the 1990s, the neighborhood was called "Little Addis", referring to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa.{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-07-01-ga-1030-story.html|title=Ethiopian Emigres Make an Imprint in Their New Land|last=MITCHELL|first=JOHN L.|date=1992-07-01|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2018-02-16|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}} In 2002, the city officially bestowed the name "Little Ethiopia" on the neighborhood.{{Cite news|url=https://www.kcet.org/history-society/a-los-angeles-primer-little-ethiopia|title=A Los Angeles Primer: Little Ethiopia|date=2013-06-11|work=KCET|access-date=2018-02-16|language=en}} By 2006, there were 15 Ethiopian businesses in the neighborhood, including restaurants, markets, a clothing store, a hair salon and a travel agency.

Geography

Little Ethiopia is located on Fairfax Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and Whitworth Drive.{{cite news |last1=Pollard-Terry |first1=Gayle |title=To Fairfax and on to Ethiopia (Map) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119486383/little-ethiopia-map/ |work=Los Angeles Times |date=February 12, 2006 |page=K2}}

The neighborhood of Carthay Square is west and Wilshire Vista is east. Faircrest Heights is southwest, Picfair Village is southeast and Miracle Mile is northeast.

Landmarks and attractions

The Little Ethiopia Cultural and Resource Center - 1045 South Fairfax Avenue.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lecrc-la.com/|title=LECRC {{!}} Little Ethiopia Cultural and Resource Center|access-date=2018-02-16}}
Hansen's Cakes - 1060 S Fairfax Ave {{cite news |last1=Pang |first1=Kevin |title=The Best Cakes on the Block |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-apr-29-me-cake29-story.html |access-date=23 November 2022 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=April 29, 2004 |quote=On a stretch of South Fairfax Avenue dotted by Ethiopian restaurants and thrift stores stands a cake maker that has been catering to Hollywood’s A-list for nearly 60 years.}}