#110: River Garza creates fascinating art through the lens of his Tongva and Mexican heritage. HTLA host Brian De Los Santos and River recently spoke at the Autry Museum of the American West, where River's work is currently showing. They spoke about how their cultural identities shape and inform how they show up in the world. 

If you want to check out any future events, make sure to hit up our events page at LAist.com/events

#110: River Garza creates fascinating art through the lens of his Tongva and Mexican heritage. HTLA host Brian De Los Santos and River recently spoke at the <a href="https://theautry.org/">Autry Museum of the American West</a>, where River's work is currently showing. They spoke about how their cultural identities shape and inform how they show up in the world. 
If you want to check out any future events, make sure to hit up our events page at <a href="https://laist.com/events">LAist.com/events</a>

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Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

How to L.A. aims to drop a little knowledge about ALL the things that affect the people of Los Angeles, whether that’s something that makes our city great (tacos!) or something that we need to work on, like the alarming number of traffic collisions. We serve the curious Angeleno who wants to better connect with our city, discover the new, navigate the confusing and even drive some change along the way. 
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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#270: Today, we’re coming to you once again from the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, where we had the chance to speak with some local authors about their work. In this episode: Michael Arceneaux, the New York Times-bestselling author of “I Can’t Date Jesus,” “I Don’t Want To Die Poor,” and his latest book, “I Finally Bought Some Jordans"; and Amy Price, former general manager of the Cecil Hotel in downtown L.A., and author of "Behind the Door: The Dark Truths and Untold Stories of the Cecil Hotel."

#270: Today, we’re coming to you once again from the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, where we had the chance to speak with some local authors about their work. In this episode: <a href="https://www.michael-arceneaux.com/">Michael Arceneaux,</a> the New York Times-bestselling author of “I Can’t Date Jesus,” “I Don’t Want To Die Poor,” and his latest book, “I Finally Bought Some Jordans"; and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amypricejewelry">Amy Price</a>, former general manager of the Cecil Hotel in downtown L.A., and author of "Behind the Door: The Dark Truths and Untold Stories of the Cecil Hotel."

Author Michael Arceneaux On Grief, Family, And His 'Badder Bitch' Glow Up

#269: Today, we’re coming to you from the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, where we had the chance to speak with some dope local authors about their work, about Los Angeles, and how it all connects for them. In this episode, my conversation with Héctor Tobar, the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and novelist.

#269: Today, we’re coming to you from the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, where we had the chance to speak with some dope local authors about their work, about Los Angeles, and how it all connects for them. In this episode, my conversation with Héctor Tobar, the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and novelist.

Héctor Tobar: Why LA Is A Land Of ‘Strugglelitude’ (And Opportunity)

After Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album came out, fans started wearing cowboy hats and talking about the historical presence of Black people in country and cowboy culture. But for LonDen Scott, it's not just a trend or a costume. It’s a way of life. 

Scott grew up in Los Angeles and has been riding and taking care of horses since she was a kid. Recently she started the Cali Cowboy Company to create more inclusivity in the space. 

You can read more about her story and the rich history of Black cowboys in the West here: https://laist.com/news/they-tried-to-erase-us-taking-up-space-as-a-black-cowgirl-in-la

After Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album came out, fans started wearing cowboy hats and talking about the historical presence of Black people in country and cowboy culture. But for LonDen Scott, it's not just a trend or a costume. It’s a way of life. 
Scott grew up in Los Angeles and has been riding and taking care of horses since she was a kid. Recently she started the Cali Cowboy Company to create more inclusivity in the space. 
You can read more about her story and the rich history of Black cowboys in the West here: <a href="https://laist.com/news/they-tried-to-erase-us-taking-up-space-as-a-black-cowgirl-in-la">https://laist.com/news/they-tried-to-erase-us-taking-up-space-as-a-black-cowgirl-in-la</a>

HTLA, Live! River Garza Navigates Identity Through Art

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