No Enclave โ€” Exploring Kenyan Los Angeles

Today is Jamhuri Day -- Kenya's Independence Day -- the occasion of this edition of No Enclave. Southern California's population of Kenyans is relatively small but certainly not without its high-profile individuals. The states with the largest populations of Kenyans are Texas, Minnesota, Washington, and California -- but exact figures are hard to pin down … Continue reading No Enclave โ€” Exploring Kenyan Los Angeles

No Enclave — Irish Los Angeles

INTRODUCTION I have Ireland on the brain today. Oh right, it's Saint Patrick's Day. I wondered whether or not I, like so many observant Christians, should temporarily set aside my abstinence from alcohol but then I'm not even Christian so I wouldn't feel so much like I was pulling one over on the Creator as … Continue reading No Enclave — Irish Los Angeles

No Enclave — Exploring Brazilian Los Angeles

As of 2015, an estimated 48.4% of Angelenos were โ€œHispanic of any race.โ€ The majority of Hispanic and Latino Angelenos are of Mexican heritage but the region is also well known for being home to the largest populations of Salvadorans and Guatemalans outside of their home countries. Often overlooked are the regionโ€™s smaller Latino populations, the subject of this series of … Continue reading No Enclave — Exploring Brazilian Los Angeles