Underneath LA: Beauty & Disaster

theparisreview: “No matter how tall its skyline, no matter how...

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:02:02 -0800

“No matter how tall its skyline, no matter how high its mountains, LA is generally thought of as a horizontal city.”

Read more from Aaaron Gilbreath on the history of the “Hollywood Subway,” Los Angeles’ original subway system, here.

Fuck Rodeo Drive: A People's Guide to Los Angeles

Tue, 08 May 2012 21:01:00 -0700

Fuck Rodeo Drive: A People's Guide to Los Angeles

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Wed, 02 May 2012 10:04:40 -0700

Though the 20th anniversary of her murder passed on March 16th....

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:39:00 -0700

Though the 20th anniversary of her murder passed on March 16th. let’s take a moment to consider the life of Latasha Harlins. As one of many events that contributed to the 1992 Los Angeles rebellion. The sorrow and anger of a community festered for a young girl who was shot and killed by Soon Da Ju while attempting to buy an orange juice. Rather than contribute to ideas of Black and Korean tensions one must look to state systems of oppression, perceived criminality and the devaluing of Black life for the reasons Soon Da Ju was given a lessor sentence while attempting to sweep the entire incident out of the medias eye. 20 years ago and we are still remembering our young ones shot down without a second glance. As we March, type, and post do it for Latasha Harlins as we do it for #TrayvonMartin.

#millionHoodies March Los Angeles

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:06:15 -0700

There will be a march today at 5pm. Beginning in #LeimertPark. Stand in solidarity with #TrayvonMartin and our entire community. Better Late than never LA.

#trayvonmartin.

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:03:10 -0700

#trayvonmartin.

the #asuckerforpumps private experience

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:45:17 -0700

Some one go for me!! this is easily the best album of 2011. I’ll be in Brazil…. so sad to miss this but im sure a caipirinha will fix that. ;)

fuckyeahtironayomari:

dear los angeles:

next thursday we’re throwing a private show of the #asuckerforpumps experience for all of the folks that couldn’t make it. if you’re a fan and would like to be in attendance please tweet #asuckerforpumps along with your favorite song for the album.

winners will be selected at random.

seating for the #asuckerforpumps private experience will be VERY limited.

"There It Is And if we don’t fight if we don’t resist if we don’t organize and..."

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:04:06 -0800

“

There It Is

And if we don’t fight
if we don’t resist
if we don’t organize and unify and
get the power to control our own lives
Then we will wear
the exaggerated look of captivity
the stylized look of submission
the bizarre look of suicide
the dehumanized look of fear
and the decomposed look of repression
forever and ever and ever
And there it is

- Jayne Cortez

”

LA : Represent

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:00:06 -0800

LA : Represent

GO TO THIS SHOW! #ASFP @theRoxy goronnie: The Cafeteria Line...

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:23:32 -0800

GO TO THIS SHOW! #ASFP @theRoxy

goronnie:

The Cafeteria Line in association with Popular Demand proudly presents: The #ASUCKERFORPUMPS Experience with TiRon & Ayomari and special guests Mateo, The Future 3, Warm Brew & Left Field live at The Roxy in Hollywood, CA!!!!

ALL AGES

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

We will also be giving out hard copies of TiRon & Ayomari’s “A Sucker For Pumps” at the event!! Make sure you buy your tickets soon!!

“A Sucker For Pumps” available now on Bandcamp & iTunes!!

www.asuckerforpumps.com

Horace Tapscott formed the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra In the...

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:07:05 -0800

Horace Tapscott formed the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra In the Early 60’s and was part of LA’s vibrant Black Arts Movement. Linking Black Power politices to an aesthetic and soul. For more on this and other LA post war Black art scenes check out Daniel Widener’s book, Black Arts West.

justanotherangeleno: Just a suggestion: If you’re lost and...

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:30:51 -0800

justanotherangeleno:

Just a suggestion: If you’re lost and choose to ask for directions, don’t argue with the person who tells you the way. It’s clear you don’t know where you’re going and that’s why you’re talking to me.

Woman: how do I get to the 110 freeway

Me: just hop on the 101 at this light and take it to the 110

Woman: no, I don’t want to use the 101. They told me I can just catch the 110.

Me: well, you can take this street (Cesar Chavez) and catch the 110 at Grand

Woman: but I don’t want downtown, they told me I could catch the 110 here and…{at this point the light turned green and I hit the gas}

In remembrance of Bro. Malcolm. Slain many years ago today.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:06:45 -0800

In remembrance of Bro. Malcolm. Slain many years ago today.

RIP #DonC. can we get a Soul Train line down #Crenshaw at...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:17:11 -0800

RIP #DonC. can we get a Soul Train line down #Crenshaw at #MaverickFlats where the #soultrain dancers partied and perfected moves. #LA

NEW BRAINFEEDER SAMPLER. Act like you know.

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:01:00 -0800

NEW BRAINFEEDER SAMPLER. Act like you know.:

Because i still see you… #TheInternet, Purple Naked...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:27:45 -0800

Because i still see you… #TheInternet, Purple Naked Ladies. Ode to a Dream. Not a MLK Post. #OFWGKA

the Definition: Shakedown: A Feature Length Documentary film Project by LEILAH WEINRAUB

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:41:55 -0800

the Definition: Shakedown: A Feature Length Documentary film Project by LEILAH WEINRAUB:

genderinfinite:

SHAKEDOWN is the story of a black lesbian strip club in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw district. 8 years of filming resulted in footage that captures a significant black lesbian cultural moment. The scope of the film is quite expansive, encompassing the lives of the performers and their families,…

New Georgia Anne Muldrow this Feb!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:19:07 -0800

New Georgia Anne Muldrow this Feb!

Iman Omari -> Take Away Feat Joon. On Repeat. All Day. :)

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:09:09 -0800

Iman Omari -> Take Away Feat Joon. On Repeat. All Day. :)

Sign of the times.

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:00:06 -0800

Sign of the times.

Underneath LA: Beauty & Disaster

theparisreview: “No matter how tall its skyline, no matter how...

Fuck Rodeo Drive: A People's Guide to Los Angeles

Photo

Though the 20th anniversary of her murder passed on March 16th....

#millionHoodies March Los Angeles

#trayvonmartin.

the #asuckerforpumps private experience

"There It Is And if we don’t fight if we don’t resist if we don’t organize and..."

LA : Represent

GO TO THIS SHOW! #ASFP @theRoxy goronnie: The Cafeteria Line...

Horace Tapscott formed the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra In the...

justanotherangeleno: Just a suggestion: If you’re lost and...

In remembrance of Bro. Malcolm. Slain many years ago today.

RIP #DonC. can we get a Soul Train line down #Crenshaw at...

NEW BRAINFEEDER SAMPLER. Act like you know.

ARTISTS

Because i still see you… #TheInternet, Purple Naked...

the Definition: Shakedown: A Feature Length Documentary film Project by LEILAH WEINRAUB

New Georgia Anne Muldrow this Feb!

Iman Omari -> Take Away Feat Joon. On Repeat. All Day. :)

Sign of the times.