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Black LA Uncovered

Black LA Uncovered

by LaMonica Peters

Society & Culture

Season 2

Holly J. Mitchell: LA County Board Supervisor talks equity, community, and the future of Black LA

Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell represents the Second District—home to many of Southern California's historic Black communities, including Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills, View Park-Windsor Hills, West Adams, South Los Angeles, and portions of Inglewood and surrounding neighborhoods. Before serving on the Board of Supervisors, she represented Los Angeles in the California State Senate and Assembly, where she became known for championing criminal justice reform, children's health, foster youth, women's rights, and economic equity. She is also the woman behind the Crown Act, which began in the California legislature and has become a national movement for Black hair anti-discrimination. We discuss the challenges facing Black Los Angeles—from affordable housing and homelessness to economic development, public safety, healthcare, and preserving our communities for future generations.

ALL CHILL: How Genelle Brooks-Petty is preserving Black LA through ice cream and hip hop

ALL CHILL, co-founded by Genelle Brooks-Petty and her husband Julian Petty in Leimert Park, the hip hop ice cream shop is much more than a place to grab dessert. It's a gathering place, a museum, a classroom, and a celebration of Black culture.

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LA Commons: Karen Mack uses art and culture to strengthen neighborhoods and amplify community voices.

Karen Mack, founder and executive director of LA Commons, breaks down why she started the LA-based cultural arts nonprofit, her Compton roots and what she wants for the next generation of Black Angelinos. Hosted by LaMonica Peters.

LA NATIVE: LA designer Odessa Bowden-Sierra reclaims identity through fashion

LA NATIVE isn’t just a brand, it’s a movement. LaMonica Peters sits down with clothing designer and LA native Odessa Bowden-Sierra to talk about growing up in LA, her career journey and creating a clothing brand to honor LA natives.

Chris Martin: Holding on to South Central LA

Born and raised in historic South Central LA, Chris Martin is the only Black candidate running for LA's District 9 seat, which has had a Black representative since the 1960s. He tells host LaMonica Peters why voters should choose him in November 2026.

Jeremy "Scottie" Jones: Behind the Likes

With millions of views on multiple social media platforms, Los Angeles native and social media influencer Jeremy "Scottie" Jones talks with LaMonica Peters about life in LA and building a media company.

Mo’ Kelly: Truth-telling in a city of spotlight

After more than a decade of speaking directly to millions of listeners on KFI AM Los Angeles, Morris "Mo’ Kelly" O'Kelly talks with LaMonica Peters about his career journey as a nationally recognized radio host, journalist, and media personality born and raised in LA.

Kareem Grimes: Born and built in LA

Actor and Los Angeles native Kareem Grimes talks about how LA shape him as an actor, growing up Black in Los Angeles and navigating Hollywood while staying rooted in community.