WHAT IS THE MEANING OF “HOME”?

FINDING HOME THROUGH ART, BEAUTY AND GRIME

by BRANDON KILLMAN

Fabian Debora is a prolific street artist who has paintings throughout Los Angeles and calls Boyle Heights his home. His hometown has shaped his trajectory as a former gang member to a well-respected community leader and the executive director of Homeboy Art Academy. 

HOW A MOTHER IS KEEPING HER AUTISTIC SON SAFE AT HOME

by JILL SHIH

One mother’s autistic son has eloped from home multiple times since he was 3 years old. Araceli Del Rio is determined to prevent this from happening again by enlisting help from her community and safeguarding her home. 

CARMEN DIANNE CULTIVATES NEW HOME WITH MOBILE FARMERS MARKET 

by ALYSSAH HALL

For Carmen Dianne, an uprooted childhood allowed her to embrace change. She describes how dark times in the pandemic planted the idea to combat food deserts and support Black-owned businesses in LA.

A NEW PURPOSE, AND HOME, FOLLOWING LIFE IN PRISON

by LOLITA MOJICA

His whole life, Anthony Ammons struggled to find a sense of home, leading to his involvement in gang life. Following the commutation of his 102-year prison sentence, he set forth on a path toward recovery, while advocating for other formerly incarcerated people sharing his experiences.

KEEPING OKINAWA ALIVE THROUGH MUSIC, DANCE AND FAMILY

by LAURA DUX

As a second generation immigrant, Yuko Yamauchi struggled with connecting to her culture. But when she realized her Okinawan identity was different from Japanese, it led her on a lifelong journey of performing and sharing her art and culture.