Mayra, Esteticista/Peluquera En un día soleado y caluroso, Mayra, mi peluquera que he visitado tres veces consecutivos, describe un poco de su experiencia emigrando a, viviendo, y trabajando en Lincoln Heights. Habla a cerca de como la afecto el cambio en la economía, por que ya no vive en el vecindario pero sigue trabajando aquí. Y luego empieza a entrevistarme a mi y hablar más a fondo de su trabajo de caridad y posible plan de regresar a su país de origen, Honduras.
Compares gentrification in Northeast Los Angeles, the city she left, and Washington D.C., the city she now lives and works in. Shares her favorite food spots and neighborhood landmarks like La Estrella and Café de Leche, as well as businesses that would “come and go”.
Highland Park Neighborhood Council Members Lumis Festival 2015
Ask the Institute of Urban Archiving team what we are doing and what we are all about. We talk potential Lincoln Heights community partners and how to stay in touch. Curiosity is our best friend. We learn from each other and is the best way to get to know one another. We ask questions about what community members are seeing in their own neighborhood. What they want their neighborhood to be and memories they have had.
The Cart, or Mobile Research Lab, it’s evolution, and its useful purpose to take around the neighborhood, inviting people for free coffee in exchange for conversations about changes on their block.
“Why don’t you do it in Highland Park?”
It was a great way to get to know what more the Neighborhood Council can offer their residents.
Officer Mark Allen, LAPD
Highland Park, Lumis Fesitval 2015
Talks with local resident, Selena Romero, about he has seen over working in the Northeast Los Angeles area for over 10 + years. What benefits for the community comes with “urban renewal?”
Produced: Mario Mesquita & Selena Romero Sound: Mario Mesquita Photo: Victor Romero
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
On another occasion, over a snack, I was able to pick Vera’s memory about the businesses in Lincoln Heights and how many have roots in the neighborhood or give back in somewhat to the neighborhood they conduct their business in.
Produced: Mario Mesquita Sound: Mario Mesquita Photo: Mario Mesquita
