Are You Ready to Rumble?: Streetfights Take More Violent Turns
This article is second in a series about how gang activity impacts the livability of streets. The issue is explored through the eyes and experiences of Fidel, a 19 year old Business Administration student who began running with crews in elementary school. The first part of his story can be found here, along with a link to the story he wrote about his decision to leave his crew. The final installment can be found here.
April 27, 2012
Music, Art, and Mimes, Oh My!: The Expo Line Throws Itself a Party
In economics, "free riders" are usually a bad thing.
April 24, 2012
Touring the New Expo Line with the “Ethnic Media”
I was invited to join other members of the "ethnic media" (Metro's term, not mine) yesterday for a preview of the Expo Line. Set to open to the public on April 28th, trips between Culver City and downtown L.A. along the 8.6 miles of new line will be free all of next weekend.
April 20, 2012
South L.A. Celebrates Earth Day with Community Services Unlimited, Inc.
"I started getting mad that my school looked filthy." said 6th grade student Reaon. "We have a student store, and everything that you could buy in the store would always be on the ground -- all the wrappers and everything."
April 19, 2012
Finding Quiet Moments in a Crush of 100,000 CicLAvistas is Easier than You Think
At the risk of sounding blasphemous, I must confess that my favorite moments from CicLAvia are the quietest ones.
April 16, 2012
Start Your CicLAvia in South Los Angeles!
Although it may not have its own full-fledged CicLAvia extension just yet, you can still start your day off in a celebration of South L.A.
April 13, 2012
Community Services Unlimited, Inc.: Cultivating Communities by Cultivating Gardens
"LOOK AT THE STRAWBERRIES!!" squealed a student, pointing at the luscious red berries peeking out from under the leaves.
April 13, 2012
It’s a Small World: How Gang Activity Impacts the Livability of Streets
WHEN THEY JUMPED HIM IN to the crew in 10th grade, he tells me, the actual beating didn't last very long. There may have been 6 guys, but Fidel, a natural fighter, was swinging more fiercely than they were. After he connected hard with a couple of the guys, they decided they had had enough and declared it over.
April 5, 2012
Riding with the Real Rydaz: Planning for a July Tour of South L.A.
Although a few state parks will close on July 1, Shuntain Thomas, the Real Rydaz, and We Are Responsible People (WARP) want you to know that the streets of South Los Angeles will be open for riding.
April 3, 2012
Spring Into Health this Weekend at a Family Festival at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center
"Celebrate Health!" is the main message of the the Spring Into Health Festival that will be held this weekend at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
March 30, 2012