West Angeles Community Development Corporation
Executive Director of the nonprofit West Angeles Community Development Corporation and co-chair of the Crenshaw to LAX Community Leadership Council
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Which Way, L.A.?
Complications for the Crenshaw Line Leimert Park fought hard for a station on the new Crenshaw Line—and it’s going to get one. But that’s produced unintended consequences: businesses and organizations that make the neighborhood central to LA’s black culture are being driven out because of increased property values.
Which Way, L.A.?
Metro Board Approves Rail Stop at Leimert Park The vote today at Metro to build a Leimert Park subway stop on the Crenshaw Line is being described as a miracle. It was a hard-fought vote because there are already plans for a station just a half-mile away. But community leaders and businesses rallied for an underground station at Leimert Park, saying it will bring much-needed foot traffic to the area.
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To the Point
Human Rights in the era of Donald Trump President Trump’s UN Ambassador, Nikki Haley, said today the US might pull out of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council. Serious violators of human rights are members of the Council itself–and a US resignation could make things worse. Later on today’s show, now that he’s into his second term, comedian turned US Senator Al Franken is telling jokes again.
To the Point
Venezuela spirals into economic and political chaos Venezuela, a country whose potential for prosperity is unmatched, finds itself on the verge of civil war. What sustains the repressive government? With time running out, guest host León Krauze looks at what the international community can do to pull the country from the edge of collapse.
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The week that wouldn't quit Will next week get even weirder? (Special one-hour episode)
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Will the Senate write a healthcare bill in secret? While Democrats and Republicans argue White House relations with Russia, another question is being decided behind closed doors: who gets help buying health insurance and who doesn't? We hear how the pros and cons are being shrouded in secrecy.