The ÔHood, not Hollywood.
Black Los Angeles, also known as ÒSouth CentralÓ or ÒSouth L.A.Ó is rich in a history that is quickly fading as the years go by. Bruce Bowie brings you on a pictorial ride as a way to preserve his memories and share his affection for his beloved ÔHood.
From Jazz clubs to churches, you get a real tour through the lens of a baby boomer who has lived in L.A. his whole life.
Covering roughly between 1939 (the World War II years) and 1975 (when School Desegregation & Busing were implemented) there are eight legs to this journey:
LEG I: CENTRAL AVE
LEG II: BLACK L.A. & THE CHURCH
LEG III: WATTS/WILLOWBROOK
LEG IV: WEST ADAMS/JEFFERSON PARK
LEG V: Historically Black High Schools
LEG VI: ROAD TRIP! Val Verde Park
LEG VII: CRENSHAW DISTRICT/ LEIMERT PARK
YouÕll even visit a historically black getaway spot and pop in on some of South L.A.s modern festivities still running today.
Are you ready? Enjoy the Ride!