Departures is KCET's hyper-local web documentary, community engagement tool and digital literacy program about the cultural history of Los Angeles' neighborhoods.
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Since the 1980s Leimert Plaza has been a go-to community space for the African American community.
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The spirit of Leimert Park was alive and well at the annual African Arts & Music Festival.
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More than likely, Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin's decision to hire such a multicultural labor force was merely a shrewd business decision, allowing him to pay low wages.
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Tomás Sanchez once owned the land of present day Baldwin Hills and Leimert Park. While deep in the throes of research, a small aspect of this man's life struck a chord: his need to secede.
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We asked our readers to submit their stories and memories of Leimert Park -- let's hear what they have to say.
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The 64 mile round trip bike ride can be exhausting and emotional...but extremely rewarding.
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We invite you to share stories, memories, and places of interest that you find important to include in the story of Leimert Park.
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Following our exploration of the West Fork of the San Gabriel River, it was now time for us to conquer the hilly and windy paths along the East Fork of the river, otherwise known Bridge to Nowhere hike.
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We hear from the community their stories and memories of the San Gabriel River.
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Last week the Departures production crew headed out on a little field trip eastward to Azusa at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.
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We invite you to share stories, memories, and places of interest that you find important to include in the story of the San Gabriel River.
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Departures receives one of 832 Art Works grants totaling $23.3 million in funding nationwide.
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Here's how you can explore Little Tokyo through the lens of Departures.
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As you may have heard, we have been spending the past few weeks exploring the neighborhood of Little Tokyo for the latest installment of our Departures project. We are starting to uncover the many layers of this fascinating community, from...
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In preparation for production on Departures' Little Tokyo, we're mapping important places in the history of the community. Add your story about one of the places already listed or suggest a new place in the map to help shape the narrative on Departures Little Tokyo.
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
