Rather, it perfectly highlights the spirit of Compton and its people: Despite characterizations of violence in pop culture portrayals, the residents of Compton shake off those misconceptions and rep their city with pride. AdvertisementLocated southeast of Los Angeles, Compton is known as “Hub City” because it’s located almost exactly in the center of Los Angeles County. On Aug. 24, the city is set to host its first Compton Fest, a free event featuring live music performances, panel discussions and workshops, at Compton College. The theme is “Restoring the Pride of Compton.”AdvertisementKeith Curry, the president and CEO of Compton College , has witnessed the changes in Compton over the years. “It’s always something negative associated with Compton and people don’t talk about the positives — and there’s a lot of positives.”From local farms to family-owned restaurants, colorful murals, open-mic nights, an energetic running club and more, this must be Compton.