KRST Unity Center of Afrikan Spiritual Science
Unity grows when people recognize their connection to one another—and take responsibility for nurturing it. At KRST Unity Center of Afrikan Spiritual Science in South Los Angeles, that connection brings spiritual development, African cultural knowledge, and community life together.
Located on South Western Avenue, KRST provides a supportive environment for personal and spiritual growth. Its teachings emphasize the principles of Ma’at, including truth, justice, balance, reciprocity, and harmony. The center’s history highlights the work of Rev. Dr. Richard “Meri Ka Ra” Byrd and Rev. Erica Byrd in developing its African-centered spiritual foundation.
KRST’s work offers a meaningful expression of Umoja / Unity: striving for and maintaining unity within the family, community, nation, and worldwide African community. Its gatherings create opportunities for people to learn together, share their gifts, and strengthen relationships across generations.
That connection extends to those who came before us. Through libation and ancestral remembrance, KRST honors the wisdom, courage, and dedication of earlier generations while affirming responsibilities to children and those yet to come. Its African Holocaust commemoration, study groups, wellness presentations, and community discussions provide spaces for shared reflection and learning.
Seen through Umoja, these practices help turn shared heritage into shared commitment. A community becomes stronger when its members know their history, value one another, and bring their abilities into service together. KRST provides a place to cultivate those relationships—and practice the unity its name invites.
