Author Archives: Cory Alexander Haywood

In the midst of stifling heat and perpetual foot traffic, hundreds of enraged protesters swarmed Hollywood Boulevard. Each participant had a message for our nation’s outspoken president.
“F**k Donald Trump!” one of them yelled. “Trump’s a fascist pig!” shouted another. “Assassinate the president!” screamed one more.
To describe the environment as bedlam would be a colossal understatement. It was a steamy, sticky Saturday afternoon, and emotions ran even hotter.

The sharp vibration of my cell phone snapped me awake at 3 a.m. It was Thursday morning, and I was annoyed.
“Hello,” I answered groggily.
“Hey, man. Did I wake you up?”
“Absolutely.”
“Sorry bout that. It’s me, C-Weed.”
“Yeah, I recognize your voice. What’s up, bro?”
“I was just wondering – do you have a bike?”

Ron Finley owns an Olympic-size swimming pool, but there’s no water inside. The cavernous structure has been empty for several years and currently serves as the centerpiece for a tropical paradise embedded in the heart of South Los Angeles.
“I have three sons—they’re all creators like me,” Finley explained. His voice emitted the joyous tone of a proud father.