In February 2020, Friends At Mafundi (FAM) was formed by a coalition of community stakeholders after learning of the City of Los Angeles’ Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP authorizes a plan to fast-track the demolition of the historic Watts Happening Cultural Center/Mafundi building (also known as the Robert B. Pitts Westminster Neighborhood Center) at 1827/1845 East 103rd Street in Watts. The building and its parking lot have been slated to be replaced with an apartment/housing complex.

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FAM’s goals are to have the Mafundi Building designated as a Historic-Cultural Monument (completed), oversee its restoration (in progress), and revive its cultural programming (continue to advocate for), guided by Father Amde Hamilton of the legendary Watts Prophets.