The Original Angelenos

In this episode, we interview members of the Tongva & Tataviam tribes. The Indigenous people of California from the Los Angeles Basin, and their enduring impact on California's past, present, and future. By doing so, we aim to shed light on the original Angelenos and their rich cultural heritage. 

In a city full of Dodger fans, many Angelenos have a unique story tied to the famous Dodger Stadium. But underneath the iconic baseball stadium is an often-overlooked history of community resilience and pain. Eminent domain failed promises of public housing, forced removal, and the erasure of three thriving Mexican American communities - Palo Verde, La Loma, and Bishop -  are all a part of the Dodger Stadium story. Listen to two direct descendants share their traumatic family histories of being forcibly removed from Palo Verde, the community now buried under Dodger Stadium.

Being transgender in America is hard, but coming out as a transgender child is even harder. In face of shifting identities, political battles, and issues of belonging, we ask the question: How is it like for a transgender child to come out in LA? Join a conversation between Eden Luna of the Los Angeles’ Transgender Advisory Council, Anne the parent of two twins, and Stacy Twilley on the experiences of transgender children and their upbringing in today’s society.

What is it really like for immigrants in LA's kitchens? The backbone of most restaurants are the people behind the scenes. With over 30,000 restaurants in Los Angeles join us as we take a deep dive into the lives of two immigrant restauranteurs.  

Is the soldier's home a safe haven for veterans, or has it started to serve everyone except veterans in recent days? From enlistment to protests on the streets, two US veterans walk us through their constant conflict with the VA as unhoused citizens in Los Angeles. Listen to host Stacy Twilley as she explores the powerful experiences of two veterans and their unhoused struggles in the heart of Brentwood. 

LA Together: Airing on February 7, 2023. Join host Stacy Twilley for LA Together, real conversations between real Angelenos in an effort to bring the city together. Listen for intimate and unheard stories about Los Angeles and its diverse communities. Over the course of the season explore some of the most important issues we face in Los Angeles. Stories from Veterans, Transgender Rights, Dodger Stadium, inside the kitchens of LA restaurants, and the Native Land the City of Angels Stands on. Conversations for the people by the people who help build LA. The Los Angeles Human Rights Commission, LA Civil Rights, with help from USC Annenberg Media Center returns with the LA Together Podcast.  http://civilandhumanrights.lacity.org/