Historically Black L.A.

Historically Black L.A.The Hood, not Hollywood. Black Los Angeles, also known as South Central or South L. A. 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 Hood. 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

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!