A wave of profound understanding washed over me recently when I discovered an unexpected crossroad between two seemingly different areas of interest; the historical experience of Japanese Americans and the African American quest for reparations....
Our government rounded up Japanese Americans into concentration camps during World War II. Activists Kathy Masaoka and Traci Kato-Kiriyama take us back to that atrocity, the fight for reparations that followed, and why they’re in solidarity with Black reparations. We know reparations are possible -...
Asia Johnson is an L.A.-based writer and filmmaker from Detroit who transformed her nine-year prison experience into advocacy. Using writing as a means of resilience, she now champions the rights of the incarcerated, turning her personal pain into a wider purpose. Her journey embodies resilience,...
Writer and filmmaker Asia Johnson joins Tony and Adam for this special live episode of Pay The Tab podcast: two lawyers making the case for reparations! Mass incarceration is a multi-billion dollar monster that’s devouring entire communities. Asia shares her experiences as a formerly incarcerated...
On June 27th, a momentous occasion will take place at Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles. Da Poetry Lounge, affectionately known as "DPL" or "Da Lounge," will celebrate its 25th Anniversary, marking a quarter-century of poetic brilliance, artistic expression, and community building....
The Greenway Court Theatre and Celebration Theatre proudly present "Tales of the Transcestors," a groundbreaking production that delves into the rich tapestry of transgender stories throughout history....
Our founders Pierson Blaetz and Whitney Weston join the Finding Founder's Podcast to discuss their journey in creating the Melrose Trading Post (MTP) and the Greenway Court Theatre (GCT)....
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Broadway World Review: THE COLOR PURPLE Speaks Directly to the Need for Hope and Redemption During Challenging Times Stage Raw: The Color Purple at Greenway Court is Stage Raw RECOMMENDED...
L.A. Times: 'Ripe Frenzy,' a play about a school shooting, provokes thought with lyricism and restraint L.A. Weekly: Ripe Frenzy: A Chillingly Emotional Play on Mass School Shootings ...