May 2004
These are the stories of those who are trying...
Meet six people who are making it in L.A. They come from different neighborhoods and different backgrounds, but all strive for a common goal: a better life for themselves and their families.
| The faces Most work at low-paying jobs in an expensive city. Some dream of getting an education or gaining the skills they need to move up the ladder. |
 Rosa, 20 student, no children |
 Aminta, 27 preschool teacher, two children |
 Frank, 39 repo driver, two children |
 Karen, 44 office manager, two children |
 Edith, 48 hotel house-keeper, one child |
 Lupe, 44 student, two children |
| The issues How do people make it in L.A.? Here we explore our community's many support systems, including social services, organized labor and the networks that keep many Angeleños from falling through the cracks.
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» Social services » Education » Living wage » Organized labor » Housing » Social networks |
About this project “Making it in L.A.” was reported and produced by a team of graduate students at the USC Annenberg School for Communication. |