Skid Row Photography Club finds beauty in gritty neighborhood At the Skid Row Photography Club, you don't need to own a camera. All you need is an open mind and eyes that can spot beauty in a neighborhood known for drugs and despair. (posted 12/21/09) By Newly Paul
Yoga in Crenshaw Yoga has been an unstoppable trend in West L.A. once celebrities began to line up their mats studio to studio. But these studios are more difficult to find in the Crenshaw neighborhood. (posted 12/16/09) By Neila Jamee
Ric Allan returns The music industry has taken a downturn in recent years, as album sales continue to plummet. This hasn’t deterred one former 1970s rocker, who is working towards a career revival. (posted 12/16/09) By Leilani Albano
The Profit Sisters The Profit sisters might one day be great tennis players. They live with their mother in Lomita and tennis is at the center of their lives. Matthew Richmond has this story about their mother and the way she's preparing her girls to be tennis stars.
(posted 12/11/09) By Matthew Richmond
Richie Duchon’s account of Inauguration Day ARN's Jean Luc Renault presents Richie Duchon's coverage of the Inauguration of Barack Obama. (posted 1/20/09) By Jean Luc Renault
People’s Inaugural Project Martin Luther King Jr Day Luncheon The People's Inaugural Project brought about 300 average Americans to Washington D.C. for President Obama's inauguration. Some of the guests have lived a hard life and many now live a life of service to their communities. Most all of the guests would not have made it to Washington if not for the support of Christian Philanthropist Earl Stafford. Annenberg Radio's Richie Duchon snapped some photos and recorded a lively rendition of "We Shall Overcome" at the People's Inaugural MLK Day Luncheon, which featured Martin Luther King III as the keynote speaker. (posted 1/19/09) By Richard Duchon
DC Inauguration Art Exhibit Showcases Obama Art Manifest Hope: DC, an art exhibit during the inaugural week and based in Georgetown, showcased artwork by more than 100 artists, including L.A. based artist Sheppard Fairy. President Obama was the subject of a great majority of the work, but some pieces explored issues surrounding health care, worker's rights, and the environment. The exhibit was cosponsored by MoveOn.org, the SEIU, and Obey Giant. Annenberg Radio's Richie Duchon took some photos of a few of the Obama art highlights. (posted 1/19/09) By Richard Duchon
Angelino Represents Aztecs at Inauguration Javier Galvez traveled from Los Angeles, where he teaches at Claremont College, to Washington D.C. to represent Aztec people during the Inaugural festivities. Annenberg Radio's Richie Duchon asked Galvez about his regalia and why he made the journey. (posted 1/19/09) By Richard Duchon
Generations of Family Travel to Inauguration African American families that span generations are walking the National Mall in Washington this weekend. Annenberg Radio's Richie Duchon spoke with the Williams family about why they made the trip from South Carolina and what they want to hear from President Elect Obama in his inaugural address Tuesday. (posted 1/18/09) By Richard Duchon
Obama Celebration at the Century Plaza Hotel Barack Obama was elected to be the nation's first African American president last night in an historic election with record voter turnout. Richie Duchon was at the Centruy Plaza Hotel in Century City for a celebration. He filed this reporter's notebook. (posted 11/05/08) By Richard Duchon