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Poetry has and continues to be at the center of the most political questions. Explore L.A.'s thriving poetry scene and discover how artists use their poetic verse to speak up and speak out.

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This week L.A. Letters examines Cerritos and explores the unique legacy of this gem of a city nestled in the southeast corner of Los Angeles County.
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Trumpeter-composer Marquis Hill's new body of work takes inspiration from the connection he has with African American poetry.
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This week L.A. Letters highlights this important book and adds a few more names to the 26 movers and shakers featured in its pages.
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This week L.A. Letters examines McWilliams' classic book from 1946, "Southern California Country: An Island on the Land," as well as his towering legacy as one of Southern California's most important chroniclers.
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This week L.A. Letters looks at the works of writer Chester Himes and how he candidly mapped Los Angeles and the social relationships that defined the city.
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This week L.A. Letters spotlights an upcoming feminist book fair in Historic South Central Los Angeles, as well as the gallery space hosting the event.
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This week L.A. Letters reports from three major readings in Southern California devoted to educational equality, uplifting the community and social justice.
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The recent Ambulant Poetry project was a series of artistic endeavors positioned around the community of North Shore.
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This week L.A. Letters spotlights a two-tiered project that includes both a book and documentary.
KCET's Award-Winning Weekly Series 'SOCAL CONNECTED' Looks at Unanswered Questions Around the Growing Use of Body Camerasby Southern California Police…
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This week L.A. Letters meditates on the preservation of sites across Literary Los Angeles and why much more of it is needed.
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This week L.A. Letters remembers the legacy of the celebrated Chicana writer/poet, and shares memories of her work from many of her admirers.
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