Intersections
By A Human Atlas
Los Angeles: A city of extraordinary diversity built from dreams in the deserts of Southern California - witness the City of Angels through the extraordinary narratives of one hundred of its most important voices, all nominated by Angelenos.
Intersections was created for the Human Atlas platform by Marcus Lyon to preserve the untold stories of LA. Narrated by Martha Gonzalez, sound design by Sarah Myles, with original music by Brian Eno, Yulissa Maqueos, Sandino Gonzalez Flores, Rudy Ortega Jr. and Rabeya Sen.
Intersections was created for the Human Atlas platform by Marcus Lyon to preserve the untold stories of LA. Narrated by Martha Gonzalez, sound design by Sarah Myles, with original music by Brian Eno, Yulissa Maqueos, Sandino Gonzalez Flores, Rudy Ortega Jr. and Rabeya Sen.
Latest episode
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05 BRIDGESPAN - We make it work for everyone
A journey to belong, bridging the gap… joining people, places & ideas… Angelenos share their thoughts on the past, present and future and how to break out of current paradigms… Featuring: Veronica Terriquez, Jeff Lefkovitz, Althea... -
04 FORESIGHT - We created it, we made it blossom
How do we see past the horizon and visualise a new world… Foresight maps voices from LA who seek alternative ways to face up to the most challenging issues of our time and build anew. Featuring: Dolores Palacio, Harry Gamboa Jr., Corissa... -
03 SKYLINE – We are all trying to figure out our true north
We don’t do any of this alone: creating space to thrive and build an equitable society requires all of us… Youth voices speak out on their vision of the future, defining a truly positive landscape of community and kindness. Featuring: Pierre Ivan... -
02 HEARTBEAT – We need to recreate, relearn and build anew
Voice… to sing, to play, to be heard… Heartbeat witnesses the creative energy that underpins the City of Angels through the spoken word of a cohort of key figures working in music, poetry and social change. Featuring: Martha Elvira Gonzalez, Luis... -
01 BIRTHPLACE - We make this our home
Stories of wisdom and vision in a time of existential change in urban America… Birthplace explores the origin stories of those who have created foundational change in Los Angeles and beyond. Featuring: Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., Pete White, Susan... -
Welcome to Intersections: Los Angeles
An immersive journey of truth and voice from the City of Angels … Chicana musician and activist, Martha Gonzalez, casts light on the wisdom of 100 of the most remarkable Angelenos -
Chapter 10: Wisdom
“Detroit has a soul… that’s the power of it to me. It’s very unique and very progressive in so many ways.” – Carmen N’Namdi Detroit is a Phoenix – its fire is lit through human diversity – its ideas and creativity define its... -
Chapter 9: Vision
“Detroit is America. I’ll keep fighting for it.” – Rochelle Riley Detroit’s unique identity creates opportunities for its residents to reimagine and create a new vision of belonging… built from the ashes of post–industrial decline, its... -
Chapter 8: Faith
“Every human being born is powered. It’s a matter of enabling and awakening to your power.” – Rev. Larry L. Simmons Faith is active belief and is manifest in the hope that a better future is possible through collaborative... -
Chapter 7: People
“Big up to everybody in Detroit that’s making an impact or trying to make an impact, even the ones we don’t see.”– Larry Austin From the sidewalk to the local grocery store everyday people in Detroit create opportunities for us...
