12. Walk to the Community Center

The Press: The Filipino American Community in Los Angeles (FACLA) was registered in April 26, 1945 at the California Secretary of State as a Non-Profit Public Benefit and is the First and Oldest Fil-Am Association so recognized by the US Federal Government.

(F A C L A. (n.d.). F A C L A. Retrieved April 28, 2014, from http://facla.vpweb.com/History.html)

In my mind: Omgoodness, is that someone lying on the ground? Let’s go help her! Oh she’s intoxicated. It’s interesting how these people can feel safe enough to be able to ask for help from strangers. I wonder if it’s because we’re around the community center.

13. Community Center

The Press: FACLA was Founded by the Filipino "Manongs" who  came to the US in the early 1930's, first settled in the Los Angeles area  and worked in the agricultural farms of Northern California and surrounding areas.

In my mind: The last time I was here it was for SPCN everyone was super excited and welcoming. There were so many Filipino people there. But today, the place is really empty, and the few that are walking in and out look at us in a way where they think we don't belong. I guess even sometimes people don't always feel safe in the neighborhood.

14. At the Community City

The Press:

Community center giving homage to Rizal.

In My Mind:

Mercedes parked in the lot as another enters in officers spots.  Another expensive car in CFO’s spot as poverty, beggars, alcoholics and addicts outside the gates.  Poverty Pimps!  So much poverty but you who run the community center drive fancy cars on the lot?