3 facts You Didn’t Know about the Watts Towers
When asked why he built the Watts Towers, Simon Rodia replied, “I had it in my mind to do something big and did it.” Continue reading 3 facts You Didn’t Know about the Watts Towers
Tag: South LA History
Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park: South LA’s Hidden Gem
Believe it or not, South LA is home to several large and beautiful parks. And this hidden, 20-year-old gem near the Florence-Firestone neighborhood is no different. Continue reading Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park: South LA’s Hidden Gem
How John C. Fremont High School Shaped its Surrounding Neighborhood
Many people might know this school as a present day minority serving institution, but there’s a lot more to the story than this. Continue reading How John C. Fremont High School Shaped its Surrounding Neighborhood
5 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Who Grew up in South LA
In celebration of excellence in South LA, I’m highlighting 5 notable people that have roots in the region. Continue reading 5 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Who Grew up in South LA
A Glimpse at the South Los Angeles Wetlands Park
Let’s be honest. South LA is pretty urban. But this 9-acre park is a diamond in the rough. Continue reading A Glimpse at the South Los Angeles Wetlands Park
5 Martin Luther King Jr. Monuments and Namesakes in South LA
This week we’re exploring 5 MLK monuments in and around South Los Angeles that you can explore all year long. Continue reading 5 Martin Luther King Jr. Monuments and Namesakes in South LA
10 Facts About South LA You Don’t Know
Believe it or not, South LA has an astounding history beyond infamous gangs and hip-hop music. Continue reading 10 Facts About South LA You Don’t Know
Magic Johnson Park in South LA: Renovation and History
An oasis at the edge of South Los Angeles? Yep. But you wouldn’t believe how this region acquired this park, and why that still matters today. Continue reading Magic Johnson Park in South LA: Renovation and History
The South LA Recap 