A fundraiser, organized by a relative, notes that Jenkins was among the earliest African American property owners in the affluent neighborhood. She spent decades as an educator in Southern California and has mentored generations of family and friends.
Louvenia Jenkins, one of the first Black homeowners in Pacific Palisades and a longtime educator and community mentor, celebrated her 97th birthday this week after losing her home of more than 70 years in the devastating January wildfires.
Jenkins, affectionately known as “Ms. Lou,” is in good spirits despite the loss, according to an update posted Saturday on her GoFundMe page, which has raised nearly $60,000 to support her recovery and caregiving needs…