BOND GIRL RAQUEL

My Dad always saves articles or literature or books on topics he thinks are poignant  for me. This Sunday morning as I drink my coffee, I'm reading an article he saved for me on the corruption of the former Council members of the city of Bell. They are facing 10-12 years in prison. 

This was interesting, but what was even better was on the flip side of the L.A.Times article.....

"Arts thriving in a modest venue" is an article about a young man who saw a complete void of the arts in his community of Maywood, Cudahy, & Hunington Park. So what did he do? He opened an art space in his garage! I love this! 

Nobody really cares if some rich guy is building another sky scraper. I personally love an under dog story. I love it because it gives me hope. A young man of 25,

Mr. Contreras created an open mic night, art gallery, music & photography all available to his community. The well known poet & author Luis Rodriguez even took notice and read "Poems across the Pavement" at the garage space.

These people are inspiring and I admire them. It's also a bonus that they're Latino! I hope this story inspires others as it inspires me.