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L.A.’s Greatest Detective Is Back To Navigate a City in Turmoil and Speak for the Voiceless
Walter Mosley, author of the Easy Rawlins series, continues his love letter to L.A. in "Gray Dawn," as his familiar P.I. protagonist tries to make sense of the city's crimes. “Easy, and his friends exist to testify about a volatile time in Black, and therefore American, history," Mosley states in this installment's author note.
DAILY MEMO: In New Tactic, ICE Kidnaps Random Bystanders Near Foiled Raid Sites
ICE is continuing their raids, going after seemingly anyone at random, sometimes releasing them later in the streets. Meanwhile DHS is playing the victim card as they deport migrants to Africa, a country not of their origin.
Meet the Young Women Reimagining Taxidermy In L.A.
L.A.'s taxidermists are honoring the wildlife we share our city with—parking lots, high-rises, and all. Union costumer and taxidermist Sparkle Juarez says, “Taxidermy is not just about creating a relationship with an animal by honoring their life, it is about developing a connection with the person who sees your final piece. Maybe it’s a kid that will be inspired to carry on the practice of taxidermy." “It’ll last longer than any of us,” Paloma Strong, the 26-year-old owner of Strong Taxidermy, says.
Opinion: Fix Immigration to Save Our Restaurants—Here Are a Few Ways
One in five restaurant workers was born outside the U.S; in California, it’s nearly one in three.
DAILY MEMO: Another ICE Detention Death and A Woman is Saved By Police from ICE
ICE continues to raid Home Depots, car washes, and abducting workers on their way to work in the early morning. An 18-year-old U.S. Citizen was also detained at a car wash and released later behind a theater and agents pulled a gun on a man in a truck as he tried to get away when they smashed his truck window in the parking lot of a Home Depot.
Ten Expert Tips For Talking To Kids About ICE Terrorizing Their Friends and Family
Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.
What Are Solidarity Signs and Why Are L.A. Businesses Displaying Them?
Not only do the signs offer practical advice on one's right and secure one's sense of safety, they show solidarity against the illegal actions of the administration as it does away with due process and ignores our rights.
DAILY MEMO: ICE Raids The Streets of San Pedro, Long Beach, and More, Kidnapping at Least 30 People
ICE agents raided three Home Depots, a car wash, and a park kidnapping street vendors, gardeners, and people walking down the street seemingly at random continuing their pattern of racial profiling and grab now verify later policy.
The Chicano Psychedelic Scene Has a New Emerging Star
Fueled off a mushroom trip, four kids from East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley created a psychedelic garage band that would end up touring around the world. Chicano history lives inside each Levitation Room performance whether they're playing in London or Boyle Heights.
DAILY MEMO: ICE Agent Claims To Be A Florencia Gang Member While Trying To Detain a Minor
The incident occurred early in the morning in Santa Ana; meanwhile, community watch groups in the five counties successfully interrupted a few attempted raids.
