The other day, I visited one of my favorite places in Los Angeles โ The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (or, โThe Huntingtonโ to you and me). For anyone who hasnโt visited, the Huntington is the former estate of railroad magnate, Henry Edwards Huntington (1850-1927). After Huntingtonโs death, the mansion opened as the … Continue reading Southland Parks — Visiting the Huntington’s Chinese and Japanese Gardens
Month: February 2024
No Enclave — Exploring Jamaican Los Angeles
INTRODUCTION The other day, Evan Lovett of L.A. In a Minute asked me if I knew any history or tidbits about the Jamaican community in Los Angeles. If you somehow arenโt aware of L.A. in a Minute, take a check it out now. Anyway, as far as Jamaican Los Angeles went, I had little information. … Continue reading No Enclave — Exploring Jamaican Los Angeles
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DTLA Bunker Hill Walk with John Yi
Late last year, California State Assembly candidate John Yi asked me if Iโd like to lead a walk of a Downtown neighborhood within the borders of Assembly District 54. I immediately agreed. John had already led a walk of Koreatown. Iโd attended his walk of Little Tokyo, led by Kevin Keizuchi. It was just a … Continue reading DTLA Bunker Hill Walk with John Yi
Eric Brightwell 