Ryan Jackson Los Angeles “Barack Obama. He was unparalleled in his ability to inspire the best in this county, and make people feel optimistic. We […]
Category: Street Beat
STREET BEAT: ‘Should certain books be banned from schools?’
Culver City “Parents should have a say in what their children read. Too many parents are abdicating their responsibilities to the schools.” Victor Ruiz […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What makes Black history important?’
Los Angeles “The global diaspora makes Black history important. Africa’s history is in the U.S., it’s in the Caribbean, it’s in Latin America, it’s all […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Do you think our political system working?’
Lillian Rourke Los Angeles “No, but it’s what we have. Most people don’t trust it and don’t vote. That’s what makes it even worse.” […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Is it possible to achieve lasting peace?’
Josephine Isabel-Jones Los Angeles “Yes, but it’s going to be hard to achieve. There needs to be a spiritual connection that allows us to regard […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What is your major prediction for 2024?’
Inglewood “I don’t really have predictions. I just let it roll out, how it’s going to roll out.” Delores Mora Los Angeles […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What are you looking forward to in 2024?’
Christoper Alexander Las Vegas “For me, 2024 is about new beginnings and reinventing myself. I’m looking forward to new opportunities, new investments and more time […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What will you remember the most about 2023?’
Sandria Clemmons Los Angeles “I lost someone very close to me, so that’s what’s on my mind now. I think that’s what I will […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What was your favorite holiday gift ever?’
Cedric Collins Los Angeles “Being able to gather around the Christmas tree with my family in Georgia a few years ago.” Jerrell […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What is your favorite holiday memory?”
Priscilla Gayles Gardena “Christmas is my favorite time of year. … Getting together with family, smelling the food cooking, decorating the house, all of […]