This massive wall was done over 2 weekends in Sept 2013. Thanks One, Black Light King, Trade, Chore, Plek, and Nuke all from UTI CREW Los Angeles were in charge of this production. RD Artist Supplies helped out with donations of paint and supplies. Keep reading for more pictures and a music video shot during the wall's production.
Check out some of the artists on Instagram:
@uticrew
@thanksone
@rdartistsupplies
@theblacklightking
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On Wednesday, the Noma head chef and co-owner announced his departure after protests broke out in Silver Lake.
ICE activity still continues at a slower pace, but it has not disappeared. This past weekend was a rare, quiet one. What we’re seeing is that ICE is laying low, sticking to courthouses, jails, and check-ins, especially from their special ISAP unit.
"I expect this kind of lawlessness from ICE, I don’t expect the hospitals to be complicit in that lawlessness and detain people," says Thomas Harvey, one of Leonardo Martinez's lawyers, after the hospital refused to remove his handcuffs.
Mate has been enjoyed in the region for centuries, originally by the Indigenous Guaraní people and eventually spread by Jesuit missionaries. In time, the drink became a symbol of unity and togetherness since it is a common pastime in Argentina.
Despite those who found street closures a nuisance, the overall consensus was that this city shows up for its people. In a time when community is most needed, supporters showed up with a level of commitment L.A. could use more of these days.
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