Slauson Girl Speaks
Slauson Girl is a multi-media journalist and Black Media founder from South Central, Los Angeles. The podcast features her perspectives and interviews on culture, community, and current events.
Episodes
Inside the Cypher House : Women Are Reshaping Hip-Hop in L.A Watts & Compton
In this episode, Slauson Girl speaks with female rappers from The Cypher House for a raw, unfiltered conversation about lyricism, visibility, and carving space in a male-dominated industry. These artists speak on the power of the cypher as a community practice, the realities of being women in Hip-Hop from Watts, Compton and Long Beach and what it means to build something collective in a culture th
Author DT West Brings South Central, L.A Streets to Life in Debut Novel
South Central, Los Angeles author DT West has released his debut novel, Lil Blue Devil, a gripping story inspired by his life growing up in the Hyde Park section of Los Angeles, in the heart of the legendary Rollin 60s Crips territory. Drawing from personal experience, West captures the reality of inner-city Los Angeles gang life including the iconic lowriders on Crenshaw, and the struggles and re
Slauson Girl Speaks With Zaire Calvin About The Eaton Fire & What's Next For Altadena
On this episode Slauson Girl Speaks with Altadena native Zaire Calvin, about a report that came out noting that nearly 50% of burned properties in Altadena have been purchased by outside investors. Zaire and his mother both lost their properties and his sister was one of the people who tragically lost her life in the fire. He speaks on what's next for Altadena residents in the rebuilding effor
Slauson Girl Speaks With Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. in Leimert Park
On this episode Slauson Girl speaks with honorable Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. during his recent visit to Los Angeles where he also stopped in Leimert Park. The discussion covered his thoughts on the Los Angeles Black Panther Party, healing from decades of state sanctioned violence and repression of our Black political leaders, being brought on by Ryan Coogler as a consultant on the film 'Judas
Slauson Girl Speaks With GRLA Hebrew on L.A Gang Infatuation, Kendrick Lamar/Drake, Kanye West, Kamala Harris & More
In this episode, Slauson Girl Speaks with podcaster and Hebrew Israelite @GRLAHEBREW about the infatuation of Los Angeles gang politics especially in the Youtube space, Kendrick Lamar's recent halftime performance at the Super Bowl and his beef with Drake, Kanye West's crusade against the "powers that be," Kamala Harris losing the election, how to strengthen Black and Brown relat
Slauson Girl Speaks With New District Attorney Nathan Hochman
In an exclusive interview, newly elected Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman shares his vision for the future of the city’s legal landscape, while addressing the pressing issues of juvenile justice, crime policy, and continuing George Gascon's review of wrongly convicted individuals.
Slauson Girl Speaks With April Showers CEO & Founder of Afro Unicorn
Slauson Girl Speaks with April Showers, the CEO and Founder of Afro Unicorn, a brand that celebrates the beauty and power of Black girl magic. April grew up in South Central, Los Angeles and shares her journey of building Afro Unicorn from the ground up, the challenges she’s faced, and the importance of representation in business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, creat
Brandon Spencer Received 40 Years For a USC Shooting But Maintains His Innocence
In 2012, a shooting near USC left 4 people injured—but no one killed. Despite this, Brandon Spencer, a young man from Inglewood, was sentenced to 40 years in prison. What makes his case even more complicated? He has always maintained his innocence. Just two months earlier, two foreign exchange students were tragically killed at USC, and the pressure to solve that case was mounting.
Brandon's journ
Violence Against Black Women & Girls in Los Angeles with Sikivu Hutchinson
In the wake of the recent and tragic deaths of two models, Maleesa Mooney and Nichole (Nikki) Coats, a disturbing pattern of apathy and lack of urgency has emerged within law enforcement, shedding light on broader issues affecting Black women and girls in the city.
Sikivu Hutchinson, founder of the Women's Leadership Project (WLP), says a dis
Slauson Girl Speaks With Akil West of Sole Folks in Leimert Park
On this episode Slauson Girl Speaks With Akil West of Sole Folks about the historic purchase a multi-million dollar property in Leimert Park that houses several prominent Black L.A Businesses. We also touch on the future of the Crenshaw District/Leimert Park area and how Akil feels as a Black businessman in L.A who is set to benefit from the new developments in the area. Akil speaks on the importa
Slauson Girl Speaks With Kamilah Moore Chair of The California Reparations Task Force
On this episode Slauson Girl Speaks with Kamilah Moore, Chair of The California Reparations Task Force, about her current role helping to study and develop a plan of reparations for African-Americans in the state of California.
Kamilah Moore is a scholar and an attorney with a specialization in entertainment and intellectual property. As a law student, Moore contributed to human rights reports r
Compton & L.A OG's on Gary Webb, Crack Cocaine, CIA/Contras's, Bloods, Crips & Shifting The Narrative
On this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks I have the opportunity to interview two OG's from Compton and Los Angeles. Chico Brown and Melvin Farmer both grew up during the tumultuous times of the 70's and 80's and speak directly to the history and experiences of Black people in Compton and Los Angeles during these times.
The conversation touches on the Blaxploitation era of films and the impact
Slauson Girl Speaks With Freeway Rick Ross on Snowfall, Crack Babies & South Central Los Angeles
On this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, I have a very personal conversation with Freeway Rick Ross, who is a notorious South Central, L.A kingpin from the 80's/90's crack era. We talk about FX's hit series Snowfall, life in South Central, Los Angeles through the decades for African-Americans, his life growing up and what led him to becoming a drug dealer.
Although he has done countless inter
Slauson Girl Speaks With Sheriff Candidate & Former Compton Police Eric Strong
Eric Strong wants Alex Villanueva's role as Sheriff and he wants you to vote for him June 7. The Sheriff's Lieutenant sits down with me to discuss his career in law enforcement that spans almost 3 decades when Strong got his start working with (then) Compton Police Department in 1993. Some of the issues we touch on are the apathy that surrounds Black communities and our disconnect from local and n
Slauson Girl Speaks With L.A Journalist, Political Strategist and Advocate Jasmyne Cannick
@hellojasmyne is my guest for Women’s History Month✨ Jasmyne Cannick is an award-winning journalist, writer, host, advocate and strategist who thrives at the intersection of race, politics and social issues. She is the main reason that serial predator and Democratic donor Ed Buck was finally arrested and charged due to her advocacy with the families of his Black male victims, who died from meth ov
Slauson Girl Speaks With South Central Filmmaker & Director Jamal Shakir
On this episode Slauson Girl speaks with Asim Jamal Shakir, who is a filmmaker, writer and director from South Central, Los Angeles. In 2009, his father was sentenced to 24 life sentences and he grew up with both of his parents incarcerated, so Jamal is all too familiar with our country's criminal justice system. Jamal took a different route however, as a college graduate who played football. He w
Slauson Girl Speaks With Lia Dias Girl Cave L.A CEO On Black Women in Business + The Hair Industry
Lia Dias is a Beauty Mogul & Business Coach from Inglewood, California. As founder of The Girl Cave L.A, Lia currently helps guide over 6 Girl Cave franchise locations, in places including Inglewood, Anaheim and Texas. This mother of 3 is a serial entrepreneur with no plans of slowing down. In addition to The Girl Cave, Lia recently purchased Hype Hair Magazine which is one of the biggest Blac
Lora King, Daughter of Rodney King, Speaks on Her Life & The Rodney King Foundation
On this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, I have the opportunity of speaking to Lora King, who is the Daughter of Rodney King. She speaks on her life growing up, the impacts of the verdict on her father, as well as how his beating by police left a lasting impact on his emotional and mental health. Lora talks about why it is important to her, that she is doing the work of continuing her fathers legac
Slauson Girl Speaks With Corvain Cooper on Life Sentence For Weed + Donald Trump Clemency
Corvain Cooper is no longer serving a life sentence for a non-violent marijuana conviction under the three strikes law. Corvain received clemency from Donald Trump in 2021, right before he left office. He served seven years of his sentence after his lawyer and thousands rallied behind his freedom.
In 2020, his story landed on the front page of the Washington Post and he was featured in “Smok
Slauson Girl Speaks With Tanya Ward on Gang Culture in Los Angeles, Healing and Social Enterprise Plans
On this Episode of Slauson Girl Speaks I have the extreme pleasure of talking to Tanya Ward. Tanya is a South Central, L.A native and entrepreneur. She is also a Black woman trying to figure out the best way to bring a social enterprise for the Black community, to address some of our most prevalent issues--one of them being mass incarceration and re-entry.
Tanya wants to help those most affected b
Slauson Girl Speaks With Nenia Samayoa on Growing Up in Foster Care in L.A
On this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, I talk with Nenia Samayoa on our experiences growing up in foster care in Los Angeles. We actually had the same social worker in high school, while young girls and students at Inglewood High. Nenia, who is a mother and entrepreneur with her own catering company, recently held an event to make sure foster youth in L.A know they are seen and loved. We talk abo
Slauson Girl Speaks with Crenshaw Entrepreneurial About New Charter School in Los Angeles
The Crenshaw Entrepreneurial Academy is a charter school coming soon to the Crenshaw District. The aim of the Crenshaw Entrepreneurial Academy is to provide curriculum to youth in the community so they can become financially literate at a young age. On this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, I have a conversation with Dr. Mello and Tia Lopez on the vision behind the Crenshaw Entrepreneurial Academy.
Slauson Girl Speaks with Randy Savvy of The Compton Cowboys on New EP and His Family History in Compton
You might know Randy Savvy as a familiar face and the founding member of Compton Cowboys but on this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, I talk with Randy on his new EP as well as his interesting journey of trying to merge the sounds of Hip-Hop and Country music together. The conversation also touched on the history of his family and where his inspiration came from to establish the Compton Cowboys as
Slauson Girl Speaks With Andre Spicer Candidate For Compton City Council District 2
On this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, I have a conversation with Andre Spicer, who is currently running in Compton's 2021 elections. He hopes to land the City Council District 2 seat and shares why he feels he is the perfect candidate. Known in Compton as "Hub City Dre" founder of Hub City Radio, we talk owning and operating several businesses, as well his experience growing up in Compton. We to
LAPD Closing Mikeona Johnson Case, Mother Interview, Sikivu Hutchinson on Law Enforcement Treatment of Black Women & Girls
On This episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, I discuss Los Angeles Police Detectives closing the investigation into Mikeona Johnson's case. I also interview Mikeona Johnson's mother. Sikivu Hutchinson shares her insight on law enforcement's treatment of missing and murdered Black Women & Girls.
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Earlier this week, the family of Mikeona Johnson held a press conference in front of the 77th
Slauson Girl Speaks With General Jeff on the Homeless Industrial Complex in Los Angeles, Racism and Money
On this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, I have the opportunity to speak with General Jeff, who is a homeless rights advocate in the city of L.A from South Central. We talk about what he has coined the "homeless industrial complex" and why Black people represent over 42% the homeless in Los Angeles despite only being 8% of the population. Institutional racism, the crack epidemic and mismanagement o
Slauson Girl Speaks With Narissa on Her New Project Boss Bae, The Lash Trap on Slauson and L.A
On this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks I have the opportunity to speak with Narissa, who is a Los Angeles native, artist and business owner. She owns the Lash Trap located on Slauson Ave and stays busy with her brand as well as recording music. We discuss her journey as an artist, business owner, college, the pandemic, as well as Narissa's new single and video she released this week, Boss Bae, whi
Slauson Girl Speaks With Eric of Public Statement Apparel About The Importance of the Black Dollar After Los Angeles Protests
Eric is a Black man with a public service announcement, so listen up! He is the owner and designer of the brand Public Statement Apparel and has a lot to say regarding the protest in Los Angeles. We discuss the importance of the Black dollar and Black entrepreneurs as well as what he hopes will come from the national unrest and protest regarding Black lives as a Black man in America.
Follow him an
Slauson Girl Speaks With Jaaye Person-Lynn Black | Black L.A Lawyer Racially Profiled, Charged & Convicted
Slauson Girl Speaks With Jaaye Person-Lynn, a Black lawyer from Los Angeles who has been charged & convicted after being racially profiled at a San Bernardino Courthouse. The court clerk and deputies did not believe Jaaye was an attorney because he was dressed In Dashiki print clothing. Jaaye was tased, tackled and shackled in a San Bernardino Courtroom. Although he was convicted, he vows to a
Slauson Girl Speaks With L.A City Council Candidate Grace Yoo
On this episode Slauson Girl Speaks with Grace Yoo. Grace Yoo is running for Los Angeles City Council and is currently in a contentious run off against L.A career politician Mark Ridley-Thomas for the District 10 City Council seat. We discuss her life and journey as a student of LAUSD as well as her life as an immigrant in L.A. We talk about her plans for Black Los Angeles and why Black people in
Slauson Girl Speaks with Dejon Paul of A Day in L.A Hip-Hop Magazine
On this episode Slauson Girl Speaks with Dejon Paul who is the founder and CEO of the Hip-Hop Magazine a Day in L.A. We discuss the scene of radio hosts and DJ’s on air in Los Angeles Hip-Hop radio and the pushback he receives when bringing this topic up online. The conversation touches on representation in Hip-Hop, Black-ownership, culture vultures and so much more! Follow Dejon Paul at @ADLADEJO
Slauson Girl Speaks with Protestors labeled "Outside Agitators" By Police During Dijon Kizzee Protest
On this episode Slauson Girl Speaks with one of the protestors who came to South Central to protest after Sheriff's killed Dijon Kizzee while he was riding his bike in South Central Aug. 31 2020. We have a discussion on allyship and the proper way non-black folks can assist Black communities. Tara Perry is also on the episode, she ran for L.A City Council this year against Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Slauson Girl Speaks With Jewish Millennials in Los Angeles
On this episode Slauson Girl Speaks with Jewish Millennial's in Los Angeles on what it means to be Jewish especially in America. We talk Nick Cannon, Ethnicity and Religion, Fleeing Countries To Avoid Persecution, Whiteness being centered in Jewish identity as well as how to bring up the conflict in Palestine without being labeled "anti."
Our conversation also touched on the label of "anti-s
Black and Brown Relations in Los Angeles: A Talk With Black And Brown Folks
On this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, I have a discussion with Black and Brown folks, on Black and Brown relationships in Los Angeles in 2020. We discuss historical tensions of the two groups, as well as the rise in attacks against Latino street vendors posted online by Black youth. The conversation also touched on the immigrant experience and what causes migration to the U.S, as well as many of
Slauson Girl Speaks On National Protest, George Floyd Death, Minneapolis + Special Guest Terrace Martin
Slauson Girl Speaks on this podcast episode about national protest that were sparked after the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, Black Lives Matter protests in Los Angeles and Hollywood, the role of rappers and Black entertainers, racism and white supremacy and life after college. Special guest Jazz prodigy and South Central native Terrace Martin.
Co-host Sin @lightheartballoons
Slauson Girl Speaks with Jay Ticker
On This episode, Slauson Girl Speaks with sports commentator and journalist Jay Ticker on the hypocrisy between coronavirus stimulus checks and the refusal of the U.S to give African-Americans reparations for the genocide and institutional racism, that has left Black people seemingly at the bottom of American society. We also discuss entrepreneurship, finance, everyday motivation and what's holdin
Slauson Girl Speaks with Hot and Cool Cafe Owner Anthony Jolly
On this Episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, I speak with Hot and Cool Cafe owner Anthony Jolly about the founding of the coffee and tea shop in Leimert Park and how it has quickly become a cultural hub for Black's in Los Angeles who continue to be pushed out the city in alarming rates. Tony details his journey through the coffee business and his plans for Crenshaw Coffee Company, named in honor of Nip
Slauson Girl Speaks on The Coronavirus Pandemic & Los Angeles Shutdown
On this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, I focus on having faith over fear in midst of the coronavirus pandemic from the perspective of a Black woman living in Los Angeles, with my co-host Shabetti Bashazzz, who is a poet and writer. We discuss the recent orders from Los Angeles to "stay at home" along with the closing of all "non-essential" businesses.
Slauson Girl Speaks With Hoodrat Feminist
On this episode Slauson Girl speaks with Hoodrat Feminist. Feminism is a white woman's world and Hoodrat Feminist aims to represent that counter-narrative that is disregarded in academia. The East Orange New Jersey native recently moved to Los Angeles with her boyfriend as he attends USC's film program. We talk about her journey as a young, Black creative, Black Feminism, relationships, sex, body
Slauson Girl Speaks #9 The Alex Alonso of Street Gang TV Episode
Alex Alonso is a geographer, filmmaker, lecturer and creator of the widely popular Youtube Channel and website, Street Gangs. Alex offers a wealth of knowledge in this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, regarding the history of Black Los Angeles. We talk not only gangs in L.A, but important figures in Black L.A’s history; including the Los Angeles #BPP & #BunchyCarter. We touch on the role of the la
Slauson Girl Speaks #8 The Dyme Taylor Episode
In this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, Slauson Girl sits down with Dyme Taylor, to discuss her journey of healing from childhood trauma and her recently released memoir, Dyamond in The Rough. This self published work of art is already helping so many women from the land of Los Angeles and around the world, landing in the hands of young women as far as New Zealand. We talk motherhood, dysfunctiona
Slauson Girl Speaks #7: The Black Beverly Hills Episode
In this episode we talk all things Black Beverly Hills with CEO China Berry, about the historic Black wealth of Los Angeles . Local and world news recaps. Sponsors include Milk It Media, IVL_Photo, JerkAlertLA and the new, mobile juice service, Straight Up Fast Food.
Slauson Girl Speaks Episode #6: Six.Sev Drops ‘Sevshaw’ Interview
Slauson Girl Speaks with South Central’s own Six.Sev to discuss his recent music project he dropped entitled “Sev Shaw.” Local news updates include march and rally for Ryan Twyman, Education is Key Campaign Scholarship Drive, South Central Love the movie premiere and more. Slauson Girl also discuss most recent news about Nipsey Hussle, including the fence now around his Marathon Clothing property
Slauson Girl Speaks Episode #5 The Black “Nightcrawler” of South Central
Nash has been filming the deaths and police brutality of Blacks in inner city Los Angeles for over 20 years. As a stringer, he captures news footage on the streets, which he sells to news stations. A South Central Native, Nash talks with Slauson Girl on how he became involved with stringing, the importance of Independent Black media and what it will take for Black people to mobilize in inner city
Slauson Girl Speaks Episode #4 Getting More Personal/ Hometown Homies
On this Episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, Slauson Girl does a segment called "Hometown Homies" with her college friend Jesse, about growing social media platforms, owning your voice, post grad life and how not to lose sight of your passions while working within the capitalistic structure to survive.
Slauson Girl Speaks Episode #3 The Cormega Episode
On this episode of Slauson Girl Speaks, Slauson Girl takes legendary NY rapper ( and one of her favorite emcee's) Cormega on a trip down Slauson. They make several stops; Pepper's Jamaican food, The Marathon Clothing Store and the Black-owned restaurant and health food spot Simply Wholesome. Slauson Girl then sits down with Cormega to discuss vegan-ism, his latest projects and Nipsey Hussle's impa
Slauson Girl Speaks Episode #2 Jamal Shakir/ Land of No Pity
This episode of Slauson Girl Speaks was actually intended to be the first episode, recorded the week prior the the murder of Nipsey Hussle. On this episode Slauson Girl shares part of her interview with Jamal Shakir Jr., at Hot and Cool Cafe in Leimert Park. Shakir is a young film-maker from South Central, L.A who produced his own project, Land of No Pity. He recently wrapped up shooting the pilot
Slauson Girl Speaks Episode #1 TrapxLA x Slauson Girl speaks about death Nipsey Hussle
Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Joseph Asghedom , was shot and killed outside his Marathon Clothing Store located on Slauson and Crenshaw last weekend March 31, 2019. Slauson Girl talks with one of her co-host, founder of the music marketing/streaming platform TrapxLA about Nipsey's death and what his legacy means to South Central. The Conversation also touches on the Bloods and Crips unity walk held
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