June 2012 Archives
Green Justice:
In Guatemala beginning in 1946, U.S. officials intentionally infected thousands of people with STDs, generally leaving them without treatment or compensation for the rest of their lives.
LA Letters:
From Stockton to Portland, Africa, Israel, New York and back to L.A., it's all the same -- geography and the built environment form the landscape of our dreams.
Writing on the Wall:
Here's a rundown of mural and public art related stories for the month of June.
Neighborhood Notes:
In a rare move, the House of Representatives apologizes for the 130-year-old law that prohibited many Chinese from immigrating to the United States.
Writing on the Wall:
In July, the Department of City Planning will begin the long awaited process of passing through a final mural ordinance.
Arrival Stories:
Her father fled Pakistan, and after a short stint in Japan, arrived in Los Angeles under political asylum.
Writing on the Wall:
Public and media's fascination continues as LACMA's monolithic rolling rock comes to a stop and the installation is now set in stone.
Laws That Shaped LA:
Next time you wiggle your feet in the coastal sand, remember that there's a reason why California beaches are open to the public.
LA Letters:
Besskepp's celebration of the rich history and racial diversity of his hometown of Stockton stands in stark contrast to Forbes Magazine's declaration as one of America's "most miserable cities."
Writing on the Wall:
Honoring the legacy of prolific Westside muralist David Legaspi III, who was almost generous to a fault and kept nothing for himself.
Funders and Partners
Support for the Departures is provided through these funders as well as local community partners and viewers like you.
flickr.com/kcetdepartures
departures@kcet.org
YouTube.com/Webstories
