The problems and potential of South L.A.

Is the area well served by its political leaders? Have relations between its residents and the police improved? How far should city leaders go to attract new businesses? All week, author and political analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson debates Joe R. Hicks, vice president of Community Advocates Inc. and a KFI-AM (640) talk-show host.

August 15, 2008

Dust-Up

If money weren't an issue

Today's question: Imagine local leaders had all the resources they need to fix South L.A.'s problems. What should be their priorities? Previously, Hicks and Hutchinson debated black-brown violence, the use of eminent domain to improve commerce, police-minority relations and the quality of South L.A.’s political leadership.

August 14, 2008

Dust-Up

Defusing black-brown tension

Today's question: Is black-brown tension in L.A. something to be concerned about? Previously, Hutchinson and Hicks debated the use of eminent domain to improve commerce, police-minority relations and the quality of South L.A.’s political leadership.

August 13, 2008

Dust-Up

Seizing South L.A.

Today's question: How extensively -- if at all -- should eminent domain be used to boost South L.A.'s economy? Previously, Hicks and Hutchinson debated police-minority relations and the quality of South L.A.’s political leadership.

August 12, 2008

A kinder, gentler LAPD?

Today's question: Have relations between the LAPD and South L.A. residents improved? What about other cities and their police departments? Previously, Hutchinson and Hicks debated the quality of South L.A.'s political leadership.

August 11, 2008

DUST-UP

Serving South L.A.

Today's question: Have residents of South L.A. and surrounding communities been well-served by their political leaders? Would Bernard Parks or Mark Ridley-Thomas better serve the area as an L.A. County supervisor? All week, Joe R. Hicks and Earl Ofari Hutchinson debate the problems and potential of South Los Angeles.