Discover the Hidden Histories of Boyle Heights

Jewish historian Edmon J. Rodman; Bruce Phillips, son of Philips Music Company founder William Phillips; and musician Mark Guerrero, son of Chicano music pioneer Lalo Guerrero will delve into the intertwined histories of Boyle Heights' Jewish and Chicano communities, exploring their contributions to music, activism, and multiculturalism in Los Angeles.

Edmon J. Rodman: Preserving Jewish Boyle Heights

Through vintage photographs, pamphlets, books, and L.A.-made garments from his collection, Edmon J. Rodman will introduce some of the Jewish East LA folks who made important contributions in healthcare, music, sports, multiculturalism, activism, and a Yiddish flavor to the City of Angels.

Bruce Phillips: A Legacy of Music and Multiculturalism

Adding a first-hand account to the presentation, will be a live interview with Bruce Phillips, a professor at USC and Hebrew Union College, whose father, William Phillips, founded and ran the influential Phillips Music Company, a music store on Brooklyn Avenue that operated…