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, Ylissa 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, Ylissa Maqueos, Sandino Gonzalez Flores, Rudy Ortega Jr. and Rabeya Sen.
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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... -
Chapter 6: Serve
“Being silent in Detroit is not an option.” – Rashida Tlaib What leads us to acts of service? Purpose can be the foundation of the change we wish to see. In Detroit those who choose to serve and elevate others, advocate for community... -
Chapter 5: Life
"Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus"– We hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes – Motto of the City of Detroit Survival is life in Detroit. In the face of multiple challenges the people of the city continue to stand tall. The... -
Chapter 4: Art
“Culture is not complete if you don’t have all the components in it. You have to have the dance, the music, the language, the taste, and the feel.” – Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr The human desire to express our ideas through creative practice is one... -
Chapter 3: Word
“When there's someone in need, there are those that respond.” – Pamela Good Knowledge and education are the roads to self–discovery and understanding a world beyond. In Detroit the challenge to celebrate the written word and build a new... -
Chapter 2: Heart
“Our strength is stronger when we work together.” – John J.George Detroit is a city where knowledge of the past fuels today’s reimagining – an evolution built from strength and a creative, mobilization of community. In this Chapter,...
