Oct. 24, 2025 7 AM PT
To the editor: My fondest childhood memories from the early 1950s come from when I was living in Pacoima on Van Nuys Boulevard, walking hand-in-hand with my grandfather down the boulevard where all the small Black- and Mexican-owned businesses were located.
I was so proud to read the article by Jasmine Mendez acknowledging Stylesville Barbershop & Beauty Salon as the oldest Black-owned business in the city of Los Angeles (“Historic Black barbershop in San Fernando Valley receives city landmark plaque,” Oct. 12). Noticing the well-worn condition of the barber chairs, I hope that someone with the means to do so will come forward to replace them, or perhaps there could be a neighborhood fundraiser.
Martin Sosa, Studio City