Black LA Uncovered

Welcome to Black LA Uncovered, where we delve into the rich history and culture of Black Los Angeles. Join us as we uncover the untold stories, amplify the voices of the community, and preserve the legacy for generations to come.

Black LA Uncovered is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Black LA Uncovered, a society show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Unequal Ground: Why Black workers are falling behind in California's economy

  Aug 15, 202642 minS2

  UCLA professor Dr. Michael Stoll breaks down California's economy and how Black workers are being impacted. A new UCLA report, Unequal Ground , reveals that Black Californians experienced the largest increase in unemployment of any racial group between 2024 and 2025. It also found rising underemployment, a sharp increase in unemployment among Black women—including college graduates—and a growing number of people who are neither working nor enrolled in school. Based on: Unequal Ground: Black Californians' Employment in a Shifting Economy (2024–2025) by the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies and the Black Policy Project (BPP).

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  Episode #3

  Najee Ali: LA activist talks about accountability and what led him to public service

  Aug 1, 202630 minS2

  Longtime Los Angeles activist Najee Ali. For decades, he has been a visible advocate on issues including public safety, victims' rights, police accountability, and violence prevention. He has also been a controversial public figure whose career has included both praise and criticism. Today's conversation will examine his activism, his personal journey, and the challenges that come with being a public figure.

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  Episode #2

  Holly J. Mitchell: LA County Board Supervisor talks equity, community, and the future of Black LA

  Jul 21, 202635 minS2

  Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell represents the Second District—home to many of Southern California's historic Black communities, including Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills, View Park-Windsor Hills, West Adams, South Los Angeles, and portions of Inglewood and surrounding neighborhoods. Before serving on the Board of Supervisors, she represented Los Angeles in the California State Senate and Assembly, where she became known for championing criminal justice reform, children's health, foster youth, women's rights, and economic equity. She is also the woman behind the Crown Act, which began in the California legislature and has become a national movement for Black hair anti-discrimination. We discuss the challenges facing Black Los Angeles—from affordable housing and homelessness to economic development, public safety, healthcare, and preserving our communities for future generations.

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  Episode #1

  ALL CHILL: How Genelle Brooks-Petty is preserving Black LA through ice cream and hip hop

  Jul 14, 202637 minS2

  ALL CHILL, co-founded by Genelle Brooks-Petty and her husband Julian Petty in Leimert Park, the hip hop ice cream shop is much more than a place to grab dessert. It's a gathering place, a museum, a classroom, and a celebration of Black culture.

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  Episode #6

  LA Commons: Karen Mack uses art and culture to strengthen neighborhoods and amplify community voices.

  May 30, 202638 minS1

  <p>Karen Mack, founder and executive director of LA Commons, breaks down why she started the LA-based cultural arts nonprofit, her Compton roots and what she wants for the next generation of Black Angelinos. Hosted by LaMonica Peters. </p>

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