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Video: Coffee Del Mundo: South LA’s Afro-Latino Coffee Shop.

Opened in 2018, Coffee Del Mundo is one of the few independent coffee shops, operating within the South Los Angeles region. Continue reading Video: Coffee Del Mundo: South LA’s Afro-Latino Coffee Shop.

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South LA Parks

Exploring South LA’s Only Elevated Hiking Trail

Hiking in South LA? Yeah, that’s actually possible. Continue reading Exploring South LA’s Only Elevated Hiking Trail

Unknown's avatarEric CraigAugust 23, 2021March 25, 2022Leave a comment
South LA Food

Should You Try California Hot Chicken at USC?

Meet South LA’s newest brick-and-mortar hot chicken restaurant: California Hot Chicken. Continue reading Should You Try California Hot Chicken at USC?

Unknown's avatarEric CraigAugust 23, 2021January 30, 2025Leave a comment
South la high schools

Susan Miller Dorsey High School: A Brief History

When you take a deeper look at the school’s historical roots, you’ll find this once-predominantly Black school at the crux of segregation in a White neighborhood. Continue reading Susan Miller Dorsey High School: A Brief History

Unknown's avatarEric CraigJune 29, 2021March 26, 20221 Comment
Commentary

5 Landmarks You Need to Visit in South LA

South LA is not known for high rises, but it does have some landmarks worth admiring. Continue reading 5 Landmarks You Need to Visit in South LA

Unknown's avatarEric CraigJune 29, 2021November 28, 2022Leave a comment
South LA Food

How South LA’s Hotville Chicken Weathered the COVID-19 Pandemic

Recently, I had the pleasure to speak with Kim Prince, the owner of Hotville Chicken in the Crenshaw District. Continue reading How South LA’s Hotville Chicken Weathered the COVID-19 Pandemic

Unknown's avatarEric CraigJune 29, 2021March 25, 20221 Comment
South LA Parks

A Look at the Norman O. Houston Park in Baldwin Hills

Nestled between the busy intersection of La Brea Avenue and Stocker Street, you’ll find this cozy community space in Baldwin Hills. Continue reading A Look at the Norman O. Houston Park in Baldwin Hills

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMay 12, 2021January 30, 2025Leave a comment
Quick Facts

The Top 5 Worst Intersections in South LA

Today we’re going to step away from history and food and talk about something real: Traffic.  Continue reading The Top 5 Worst Intersections in South LA

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMay 7, 2021March 25, 2022Leave a comment
South LA Homebuying

South LA Homes: What $500K Actually Buys You

A half a million dollars is a lot of money for a house. But is that even enough to get you a home worth living in, in South LA? Continue reading South LA Homes: What $500K Actually Buys You

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMay 2, 2021March 25, 2022Leave a comment
South LA History

The Dunbar Hotel History: Its Rise, Fall, and Rebirth

A former high-end hotel with a booming nightclub right here in South LA? Yep. And, boy, does structure have a story that  you need to know. Continue reading The Dunbar Hotel History: Its Rise, Fall, and Rebirth

Unknown's avatarEric CraigMay 1, 2021January 30, 20255 Comments

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