May 14, 2021The Extermination of Affordable Housing in Low-Income CommunitiesKoreatown is a 2.7-square-mile neighborhood located in the heart of Los Angeles between downtown, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and South Los Angeles. Like in many other areas of Los Angeles, gentrification in Koreatown has displaced low-income minority families, increased rent, and eliminated affordable housing along with many other issues. I have…7 min read7 min read
Mar 26, 2021The Dark Reality That Koreatown Is EmpiercingGrowing up in a multicultural community, Koreatown has taught me to value, admire, and esteem the cultures of others. I grew up surrounded by Koreans, Mexicans, Salvadorans, Guatemalans, Filipinos, Bangladeshis, and other nationalities. Being able to grow up with these people and learn about their food, language, faith, and so…3 min read3 min read
Mar 8, 2021We Can’t Let COVID-19 Take Over Our Life AnymoreI decided to go to Starbucks to conduct my three interviews because it is a place where you can find all types of people and age ranges, it is always busy, and also because who doesn’t go to Starbucks. The three people that I decided to interview were Sofia, a…3 min read3 min read
Feb 25, 2021Is Koreatown the Safest Neighborhood to be During the COVID-19 Pandemic?According to The Los Angeles Times: MapingLA, the median household income in Koreatown is around $30,558, which is low for both the city of Los Angeles and the County. As a resident of Koreatown, I agree that it is very low. According to MappingLA, about 93% of Koreatown residents rent…3 min read3 min read
Feb 12, 2021A Crack in my CommunityA Crack in my Community Growing up in a diverse community my whole life has made me appreciate, admire, and respect other people’s cultures. I grew up with Koreans, Latinos — Mexicans, Salvadorans, Guatemalans, etc. — , Filipinos, Bangladeshis, and others. Being able to grow with these people and have…3 min read3 min read
