The Los Angeles City Council has officially designated a section of Pico Boulevard, stretching from Arlington Avenue to Westmoreland Avenue, as the “Oaxacan Corridor.” This move is an effort to celebrate the vibrant Oaxacan community and culture.
The Council unanimously voted 14-0 to approve the designation, with Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez absent. As part of the decision, the Department of Transportation has been instructed to install ceremonial signs along the corridor by November 17.
In addition, the motion calls for the Bureau of Street Services and other relevant departments to conduct an analysis for a proposed streetscape project to uplift the Oaxacan community and support local businesses in the area.
Council members Eunisses Hernandez and Heather Hutt introduced the motion in September. They emphasized the importance of empowering communities affected by hateful and anti-indigenous comments, particularly the Oaxacan community.
A leaked conversation from 2021 revealed disparaging remarks about Oaxacan people made by former Council President Nury Martinez, leading to her subsequent resignation.
The corridor project is expected to benefit many Oaxacan businesses. It aims to enhance the area’s facade, preserve cultural heritage, and showcase the vibrant colors of Oaxaca. Additionally, the project seeks to promote economic development and establish the corridor as a hub for local businesses.
The Oaxacan Corridor will span Hernandez’s First District, which includes parts of northeast and northwest L.A., as well as Hutt’s 10th District, covering central and south L.A.
According to the motion, contemporary Oaxacan migration is deeply rooted in the mid-20th century patterns of movement across Mexico. As early as the 1940s, migrants from Oaxaca began seeking opportunities in the United States, often finding work through the Bracero Program. Although the program ended in 1964, many Oaxacans continued to contribute to the agricultural and service industries in California.
Los Angeles is home to the second-largest Oaxacan community outside of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
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