Podcast

In the first of a multi-part Know Your Rights! series, Theo talks with Kath Rogers and Tarek Shawky of The National Lawyers Guild - Los Angeles about unhoused people's right to rest in public space and how best to respond to police encounters. Theo also interviews unhoused residents James and Mona in the aftermath of a park ranger sweep, and presents another edition of unhoused news. And always remember: You have the right to monitor, document, and film any police or sanitation worker interactions, as long as you don't interfere with what they are doing and obey their lawful police orders. We strongly advise you to exercise this right!

In a year of social movement for change, We The Unhoused covered the rally and fight for Mely Corado who was murdered by LAPD. Family and friends came together to remember Mely and keep the calls for justice and to #DefundThePolice.

#BlackLivesMatter #racism #protest #blm #riots #San Luis Obispo #news For many, there is a notion that police can do no wrong. To protest against police brutality is anti American. For people who see the truth, they want to make the country confront the ugly truth. The police is a ugly mob that holds the public sway. To that end, police violence is encourage by those who deify the police and demonize people of color. The anti-Black community will blame Black on Black crime to deflect from these issues. Tianna Arata is a person who has taken a stand against police brutality. The city retaliated period. They gave her eight felonies to send the message to others, if you protest you will meet the same fate.

In this episode take in various opinions from the unhoused community on covid 19 and Garcetti's covid shelters vs hotels. Theo interviews Allison, Todd, Osvaldo, Davon, and James. Theo then narrates over an audio recording of a recent incident where sanitation and police attempt to displace Theo from his spot at Alpine Park. (pictured: Police and Sanitation intimidate Theo at Alpine Park)

Hollywood is the center of fame, greed and success in the film industry. Many travel from far and wide to make their dreams into a reality. But the reality of Hollywood for the guests of this episode is the stuff of nightmares. Facing hostile harassment from police, sanitation, housed neighbors, and vigilantes, Theo talks with unhoused Hollywood residents Hal, Jay, Black Lily, Papa Smurf, Lezzie, and Maddog. (Photo: Horseback Police approach a tent on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood)

Theo speaks with Unhoused Echo Park residents Ayman and Lloyd, who have been fighting criminalization and eviction from Echo Park Lake by organizing and building community power. Theo also talks to K-Town For All organizer Sabrina Johnson about standing together with the unhoused community in the face of oppression. (Photo: Group photo from Feb 1st "Community Power Potluck" at Echo Park Lake)