Kasandra Hernandez
Radio Personality
On another occasion Kasandra talks about what can change in the neighborhood, the place to visit, the dark history of a beautiful view, and playing hooky.
Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Kasandra Hernandez
Father Tomas Carey
Church of the Epiphany
Another chance to meet up with Fr. Tomas, between introducing me to parishioners and telling me about the historical significance, Father Tomas Carey also shares where he sees himself within the community and and what is needed at the Policy level for Lincoln Heights to maintain its flavor. We talk historical monuments and the erasure of them from the city. How does this attribute to some of the disappearance of neighborhood history?
Community Profile COMING SOON
Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Yancey Quiñones, Owner of Antigua Coffee House
Talks plans for the future for this local coffee shop and community epicenter. Antigua Coffee House and owners have been recognized for their community engagement, building, and contributions and are being approached to continue work in next phases of development in Industrial Lincoln Heights–renovation of the Lacey Studios, as well as expanding into a local thrift store and job training programs.
Be on the lookout for the renovation of Lacy Studios on W Ave 26th and Lacy St.
Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Courtesy of Yance Quiñones
Robert Chavez
Talks about his childhood neighborhood, selling businesses, and community pride and businesses. Exploring how to “fix-it-up” and the growing market for the convenience of not having to leave your neighborhood for shopping.
Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Mario Mesquita
Liz Peña
Talks about her recent observations on changes occurring in Lincoln Heights, a neighborhood she has lived in all her life, and what could Lincoln Heights be in the future. Giving a suggestion on how to get neighbors to begin to get to know one another. A simple idea, but brilliant in it’s action: a picnic.
Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Mario Mesquita
Vera Padilla
Long time Resident, Teacher, Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Woman
How do businesses change and for who? Starting with kids early on, one city council woman is hoping to change the perception of how Lincoln Heights can sustain business in the future. Vera explains opportunities for community members to get involved from business planing to getting involved with the neighborhood council, with a little history of how previous businesses in the past were not embraced.
How do we educate ourselves about what businesses will benefit a community?
Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita