Press & Milestones
Press & Milestones
A living record of the moments that prove South Central Is Mecca — and that Maintain The Mystery is building something that matters.
SCIM Release Party at John Singleton's Former Office — Aziz Art Gallerie
The debut pop-up for MTM and TenSixteen Industries' South Central Is Mecca release party and documentary screening was held at the historic Aziz Art Gallerie — John Singleton's former office. An unforgettable night of community, culture, and celebration at a Black-owned venue where every dollar was recycled back into the community.
📰 Press Features
Tubi Series: Nicolas Nuvan A Seat At Every Table [2026]
Forbes [2023]
South Central Is Mecca was featured in Forbes, recognizing the cultural and educational impact of the MTM brand and its mission to preserve and celebrate Black history through multimedia storytelling.
Los Angeles Waves Newspaper:
Essence Magazine / Girl United:
2023:
Slauson Girl:
MTM 2023 Announcement — SCIM Tour
A landmark announcement marking the official rollout of the South Central Is Mecca tour, bringing the story of Central Avenue and Black Los Angeles to communities across the region.
🤝 Partnerships & Collaborations
LAUSD Partner: MTM x Audubon Middle School
Maintain The Mystery became an official LAUSD partner, bringing South Central Is Mecca into Audubon Middle School — the first school in the district to implement SCIM as part of its curriculum. A historic milestone in education and community empowerment.
MTM x Ciclavia x Metro — South Central LA / Watts [12-04-22]
MTM partnered with Designing in Color to debut its first public speech with curated stage design at CivaLAia, in partnership with Metro, for a 7-mile open street, car-free event returning to South Central LA.
MTM x Ciclavia — 1st Public Speech on 103rd
A follow-up activation bringing the MTM experience to the Watts community, deepening roots in South Central through art, education, and live programming.
📚 Community Events
P.A.C.K. Project x MTM — Back 2 School Bash [September 2022]
The debut of the SCIM Vol. 1 Coloring Book at event at The Beehives. Long Live Kee Riches.
SCIM in Stores — Retail Location
South Central Is Mecca officially hit retail shelves, marking a major milestone in the brand's growth from independent publisher to recognized retail presence.
🎬 Film & Documentary
SCIM Vol. 1 Documentary Teaser
The teaser for the South Central Is Mecca documentary dropped, previewing the cinematic vision behind the archive. SCIM Vol. 2 and the SCIM Documentary are scheduled to debut this year.