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The interview portion in this episode is in Korean.



This week marks 34 years since Los Angeles’s 1992 Civil Unrest. An event in Los Angeles history that put the light on the city’s tensions. In 2020, KSP interviewed community members on their experience on April 29th of 1992. To learn more about the 1992 Civil Unrest and community stories, head over to koreatownstorytellingprogram.org.

https://www.koreatownstorytellingprogram.org/ws-2022-30th-anniversary-of-the-la-civil-unrest



Today we have a special interview in Korean by our intern Jonah Lee. Jonah interviews his aunt Amy Lee, a radio host  who was live bradcasting the civil unrest, informing the Los Angeles Korean community as events unraveled.



We begin with a short roundtable with our interns on how they first heard about the civil unrest. It is then followed by our interview with Amy in Korean. We hope you enjoy.



Episode produced by Jonah Lee and Tony Morales



Guest: Amy Lee

Interns: Janice

Yun, Jane Lee and Jonah Lee



Program Associate: Dilan Askew

Program Director: Katherine Kim

Today we are highlighting Koreatown Students!

We interviewed 4 Koreatown high school students about their experiences in the city. First we hear from Brianna Rizo and Diana Kim, two students who participate in KORYO, Koreatown Organizing to Reduce Youth Opioid Use. They talk about the changes and connection they have with Koreatown. Also why do they enjoying walking the neighborhood so much? 



We then hear from KSP students Emily Morales and Nathalie De Mata. Two longtime friends in their senior year now approaching graduation! We hear on their experiences in senior year and some advice for our student listeners!



We hope you enjoy this episode with our students on the microphone seat! 



Guests: Brianna Rizo, Diana Kim, Emily Morales, Nathalie De Mata



KSP Team

Audio Producer: Tony Morales

Director: Katherine Kim

Associate: Dilan Askew

Interns: Janice Yun, Jane Lee, Jonah Lee

Today we look back at one of our cooking workshops from the 2023-2024 cohort.



In this workshop, community member Ms. Cathy leads us in a cooking workshop making Miyeok Guk or seaweed soup. In Korean tradition, this meal is commonly eaten during pregnancy or at birthday celebrations. It is a meal that marks birth and celebration!



In this episode, producer Tony Morales takes you between conversations and steps. How well do our students follow steps? How is the food tasting? Enjoy this tasteful episode on food, laughter, and celebration!



KSP Team

Producer: Tony Morales

Director: Katherine Kim

Associate: Dilan Askew

Intern: Janice Yun, Jane Lee, Jonah Lee

SPECIAL EPISODE!



This episode was made for our culmination on March 15. In this episode we highlight the voices of our students! From our food making events to our sit down conversations.

This week we are sharing an interview part of our 2023-2024 KSP Cohort. In this cohort we are focusing on highlighting the LGBTQIA+ community in Koreatown. 



Today, we are happy to share our interview with multi-disciplinary artist, activist, Drag performer, consultant, and Koreatown resident Sydney Rogers also known as Miss Barbie -Q. KSP cohort students Nadia Cho and Nathalie De Mata interviewed Sydney this semester. 



We hear from Sydney speak on her journey from Ohio to Pomona. The complex feelings about Koreatown, homelessness to sobriety, being introduced to Drag and how it’s changed over time, and lastly some advice to queer youth! 



TRIGGER WARNING: 

It is important for us to share trigger warnings on the topics discussed and mentioned in this episode, addiction, homelessness, and assault. If you are experiencing any of these issues  and would like confidential free help or some one to speak with. The national helpline for substance abuse and mental health services is 1-800-662-4357. Additionally,  LA’s LGBT Center also has a warm line for those facing violence and assault at 323-860-5806. Please Know that you are not alone. 

Episode Transcript HERE



KSP Student Participants: Nadia Cho and Nathalie De Mata

Produced by Tony Morales



KSP Team: 

Director: Katherine Kim

Associate: Dilan Askew

Interns: Janice Yun, Jane Lee, Jonah Lee 

Welcome to another episode of the KSP Podcast! Vicky Tesorito is a trans woman from El Salvador who has lived in Koreatown since her teens. Tesorito shares with us how she has built community at the Guatemalan Resturarant Paseo Chapin , found opportunity, difficulties and love in Koreatown. 



This interview was conducted by our summer intern Kimberly Espinoza, with a few questions from myself and KSP student Lazar Johnson. It is a Spanish interview, but transcripts and translations are found here. 



This episode was produced by Tony Morales



The KSP Team is

Director: Katherine Kim

KSP Associate: Dilan Askew

Interns: Janice Yun and Jane Lee