iSee109

I didn't attend Howard University, but I often wear a Howard University sweatshirt. What gives?

Let's talk about what's happening locally and globally -- Bruce's Beach and China's Covid 19 resurrgence.

Bruce's Beach will be sold to the County of Los Angeles by the Bruce Family.

Breaking News! Bruce's Beach may NOT be returned to the Bruce Family after all. It may become the property of the County of Los Angeles. It's a sad day. 

Travel Thoughts & Rambling

Recently, I thought about this question. Dr. Greg Carr broached the subject two days ago. Shimrit Lee wrote about this topic, too. What do you think about it? ––––––––––––––––––––––– 🌐 WEBSITE: https://www.isee109.com 🧢 MERCH: http://www.isee109.store ––––––––––––––––––––––– 📲  Donate Through PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/LaCaLaW2 📲  Donate Through CashApp: $LaCaLaW2 ––––––––––––––––...

I Found Nubians at The Getty Villa | Los Angeles Adventures | BBRAVELER | iSee109 |  I visited the Getty Museum a couple of weeks ago. Today my wife and I visited the Getty Villa. On my first visit I did not see Africa represented in the exhibits. However, I found representations of Africa at the Getty Villa. This Nubia exhibit was not marketed all around the city of Los Angeles, however. The...

After my visit to The Getty Museum, I made this video about my impression of the museum. 

Let's run another contest. Go to my video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gMhEMeUhis&t=87s and upload a comment with the list of songs in this podcast episode. If you're the first to respond with the correct answers, you will win the pot!  Also, to be a winner, you must have already paid the registration fee of $1.09 via CashApp. Send your registration fee to $LaCaLaw2. Good luck!

My Instagram page reveals what was on my mind in 2019. I retell the events that were so poignant and impressed me at that time. From a dream in which I saw a vision of my future book's cover to the murder of Nipsey Hussle, these events shaped my understanding of my life's mission. Or at least I had a story to tell and possibly sell. Either way, I knew what I had to do. Now you can learn the story...

한국말 조금 할 줄 알아요. I talk about my Korean language learning journey.

I retell my 109 stories for new listeners. I also incorporate the Anchor tools to improve the quality of my podcast. I hope you enjoy it. 

Listen to two Black men discuss some issues in our society. We don't have the answers, but we certainly have control over our minds. 

Did you know Paul Revere Williams designed the Nickerson Garden projects where Killa Twan grew up? Who is Paul Revere Williams? Williams was an architect who is known for designing many homes and businesses around Los Angeles, most notably, the Theme Building at LAX. Who is Killa Twan? Twan is a rapper and was one of Nipsey Hussle's rap partners.

I called Big Mike and he shared his thoughts on various topics. 

I am sharing this for Tashyra Harris. 

Jamaul and I talk about Kanye West.

I left out the details, but hopefully, the story is intriguing, fun and not so difficult to follow. 

This is the story about how I met Robert "Chip" Williams -- great great nephew of William Ellis. 

I created this podcast, and did not release it. I might as well post it.

This is my rant about Spanish. 

I visited Dumbo, Brooklyn and I happened to cross paths with Ta Nehisi Coates. 

I talk with Al Diaz about art and his history with friend, fellow artist, and classmate, Jean Michel Basquiat. I met with Al in Brooklyn on a sunny day. We talked at the park, and Al gifted me a few autographed mementos. I purchased a copy of book, which he graciously signed for me too. 

This is the retelling of my adventures in 2015, and how the movie Dope foretold of those adventures. I was clueless, however. 

Coach Sarafian Retires after 40 Years I attended Coach Sarafian's retirement party at Pilgrim School. It was a wonderful day, and even more beautiful because of all of the familiar faces.