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Community members, elected officials and business owners came out on Saturday, May 20, to witness the designation of the Malcolm X Route – a five-mile stretch along Crenshaw Boulevard in South Los Angeles.

A 5 mile stretch of Crenshaw Boulevard was dedicated in recognition of Malcolm X's prominent work in the civil rights movement on Saturday.

The dedication happened during the 18th annual Malcolm X Festival in Leimert Park.

Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove -- who represents the area -- spoke at the unveiling.