This bonus episode on Driver 1: Gentrification, Homelessness, and Displacement feature a candid conversation with Pete White, the founder and Executive Director of the Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN @lacanetwork_official) discussing the houselessness epidemic in LA.

The California Endowment commissioned a series of comic books including FRUTERO TIME MACHINE by Donovan Vim Crony...coming soon! Donovan met with @LACommons, studied the South Central Rooted Report and his own experiences, and created this comic book to share the stories!

We want to ensure everyone knows the organizations that make up the collective that is Building Healthy Communities - South LA. Over the next few days, we will highlight the coalition partners so you can check them out and see all the work and action happening across South LA.

It’s day 2 of our coalition shout-outs! These are more of the organizations that make up the coalition that is South LA BHC! Follow each one to see the incredible work and action across South LA. #SouthLAIsTheFuture #ReimagineSouthLA #HealthySouthLA

The South LA BHC coalition is so wide and deep and broad! Today is day 3 of our coalition shout-outs. Be sure to check them out and follow to learn about all the work and organizing across the South LA community. #SouthLAIsTheFuture #ReimagineSouthLA #HealthySouthLA

This episode, “Driver #1 – Gentrification, Homelessness, and Displacement,” focuses on the trajectory of the housing crisis in South LA from the Great Recession to the pandemic-stricken current day. Listen to the podcast in the link in the bio or go to SouthLAistheFuture.org!

Listen to Episode 7 of our podcast, to hear more from our guest speakers Oscar Monge from @trust_south_la, Rabeya Sen from @esperanzachc, and Araceli Amezquita from @saje_southla. Listen to the podcast in the link in the bio or go to SouthLAistheFuture.org! #RedefineSouthLA

We are appalled by the anti-black and racist remarks spoken by City Councilmembers. We all need to work together to ensure the City of LA recognizes this terrible legacy and take action. We have released a press statement in regards to this matter. SouthLAistheFuture.org

Now is the time for a Mayor committed to partnering with leaders, activists, residents, and community organizations to do the work to ensure those living in South LA experience equity, justice and a truly livable community. Go to SouthLAistheFuture.org or link in bio.

SAJE is a proud member of BHC South LA, a coalition fighting for equity and justice in South LA. We wrote an open letter to the LA mayoral candidates because we need a mayor who can ensure South LA residents have the same opportunities as everyone else! SAJE.NET/OPENLETTERLA

We CANNOT allow generational injustices to persist. What our residents need is a multi-faceted, intersectional, and comprehensive approach to address and repair these long term effects of systemic inequality relating to housing, poverty and jobs. Go to SouthLAistheFuture.org!

We are tired of being discriminated against and not having the accessibility to the resources WE NEED for us to be able to thrive in society. We need someone who can HELP US! Check out the rest on our IG @bhcsouthla or go to SouthLAistheFuture.org link in bio to learn more!

The vicious beating of Rodney King and the acquittal of four LAPD officers was a turning point for residents of South Central. Decades later... we continue to see and experience police brutality. Go to SouthLAistheFuture.org or link in bio to learn more.📣 #DriversofDisparity

Now more than ever, we need a Mayor committed to these recommendations and dedicated to working with leaders, activists, residents, and community organizations to mend the community and further equity and justice. Go to SouthLAistheFuture.org or link in bio to learn more! 📣

The South LA Building Healthy Communities is calling on the next LA Mayor to present a proposal outlining how they will address the anti-blackness that is at the root of the disparities in South LA. Here is a picture of BHC handing the Open Letter to Karen Bass’s Office.

Our residents in South LA are tired of experiencing systematic inequality relating to housing, jobs, law enforcement, and environmental justice. There is incredible emotional and mental damage done to our residents! Go to SouthLAistheFuture.org or link in bio to learn more.

We want a Mayor who can be a champion of a just transformation in South LA. Someone who can help offer resources we NEED to thrive in society. Our children need the materials and resources that can support them today, tomorrow, and in their futures. Go to SouthLAistheFuture.org!

The vicious beating of Rodney King and the acquittal of four LAPD officers was a turning point for residents of South Central. Since then many more experiences of police brutality have occurred and have continued to get worse. Go to SouthLAistheFuture.org to learn more!

We want to live in a clean and healthy environment just like everyone else. Now is the time to have a mayor who will listen to our recommendations and be dedicated to making a CHANGE. 📣 Go to SouthLAistheFuture.org or link in bio to learn more! #DriversofDisparity

South LA Building Healthy Communities will be hosting a Press Conference that will be held on Wednesday - 11/2 at 9am. Located at City Hall, 200 N Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Join us live at City hall! 📣 #DriversofDisparity #SouthLAIsTheFuture #LAMayoralCandidate