LEIMERT PARK: THE SOUL OF LOS ANGELES
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John W. Ray
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- So what brings you to Leimert Park Beat? Tell us a little bit about yourself.
- Born and Raised in Los Angeles on the "Eastside". Cathedral High Grad. Ex-Marine with Honorable Discharge. Lived in Northeast,South Central and on Westside of Los Angeles. Retired LAUSD Supervisor and interested in Enviorimental Issues and the way "MY CITY HAS DECLINED" in the last 25 years. WEST ADAMS needs a total redo from West Blvd. to Clyde Ave. in a hurry!!!
- Good times at:
- Malibu restaurants and the Beach!!!
- Last song:
- 1930 to 1980 Movies!!!
- Profession:
- Retired LAUSD after 33 years.
- Hometown
- Los Angeles
- Block Club:
- MID-CITY NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL.
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- It's Complicated
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Thanks Hosea, I'm glad you like it.
Jazz has been where I live since I stumbled upon Trane when I was 12 years old. I was going through some records and the name "Coltrane" struck me as interesting, so I played it - "Africa Brass." By the time the…
The Sixth Avenue Neighborhood Watch in Leimert Park is the latest in a
trend of community groups that are taking steps to keep the community
safe — and also serving as emblems of the improved relations between
the residents of Leimert Park and the L…
The Sixth Avenue Neighborhood Watch in Leimert Park is the latest in a
trend of community groups that are taking steps to keep the community
safe — and also serving as emblems of the improved relations between
the residents of Leimert Park and the L…
Morning Delight at Joshua tree
Nice, while here in Leimert Park Beat to hear jazz bouncing off the web page.
Preservation Park - Las Vegas, NV.
Black History Month at the University of Southern California featured the talented David Arnay trio.
Black History month wrapped up on February 28th, 2010 with many celebrated events. The community at the University
of Southern California's Alfred…
Where is this Ernie?
Harry James Elston was born into a musical family in Dallas, Texas and grew up in San Diego, California.
In his mid teens Elston was part of a group called “Cel Foster and the Audios” which was chosen by the The Johnny Otis Rhythm & Blues Carava…
Well, as I said, Ernie. I respectfully disagree.
Mainly because that is the exactly the rationale used to put off the issue of Black integration, and justified Jim Crow. We simply can't afford to turn our backs on the rule of law for ANY reason - e…
You are corrrect... when you stated the precedent regarding Presidents not going after the ex-presidents for the past. I hear everything your saying and basically I agree with you... but the political reality of American politics prevented him from…
I hear exactly what your saying... but how many battles can this President or any President for that matter ... take on and effective as he leads our nation. Your augument is strong and has merit... but I'll have to say ... we agree to disagree on t…
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