www.luisjrodriguez.com
I'm Luis J. Rodriguez, the author of Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A. and several other books in short fiction, children's literature, nonfiction, and poetry. On my web log I'll be posting all the latest news concerning my work as a writer, along with news and opinions on the many political, social, spiritual and cultural activities that I find interesting.
Luis J. Rodriguez | July 31, 2008
Again this year I was fortunate to be on Stevie Wonder’s radio show on KJLH-FM 102.3, the station Stevie owns and operates in the City of Inglewood. I’ve always admired Stevie’s music, creativity, and community commitment. He’s a man who gives to the betterment of all our lives.
I was invited to sit in on his [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | July 22, 2008
Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural held its first major Tardeada & Silent Auction at the home of our long-time friend, John Densmore of the Doors, on Sunday, July 20. It was amazingly bright and warm with a nice ocean breeze all day. Tia Chucha’s development director (and organizer of our fundraisers) Ruben Guevara worked hard on [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | July 10, 2008
Self Help Graphics has been an East LA institution for more than 30 years. A few days ago, word got out that the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, which holds the deed to SHG’s building, sold the structure to a private developer. SHG has six months to move out.
Self Help Graphics is situated in a [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | July 7, 2008
I just got the sad news that my friend — and amazing Chicano poet — Alfred Arteaga passed away this week. Several weeks ago, he was in LA and we had coffee at the “House of Brews” in San Fernando. He seemed in good spirits. I know he’s had health problems for some [...]
Luis J. Rodriguez | July 3, 2008
As expected, and despite opposition from a number of community leaders, a gang injunction against the San Fer gang has been imposed by the courts on a nine-and-a-half square mile area of the Northeast San Fernando Valley, encompassing most of Sylmar, a northwest portion of Pacoima and all of San Fernando City (most of the [...]
