Eric A. Gordon
LATEST ARTICLES BY Eric A. Gordon
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Black teenager shot by white cop: The play ‘Scraps’ for home viewing
June 9, 2020In a provocative mash-up of poetry, realism, and expressionism, Scraps boldly chronicles how the family and friends of a black teenager shot by a white police officer struggle to cope in the aftermath.
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‘This Is Why We Kneel’: Powerful music and graphics in new video
June 3, 2020The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles has released a new video to accompany their song, "Why We Kneel."
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Smithfield’s Farmer John food factory and others hit with COVID-19 in L.A.
June 1, 2020On Memorial Day, the Los Angeles Times reported that 153 Farmer John employees now test positive for COVID-19.
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‘A Clear Shot’ shows diversity on police forces a good thing
May 28, 2020New feature film shows how ethnic, racial, and gender diversity on a police force often helps to avert worst-case scenarios and turn events in a less lethal direction.
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The New York City Labor Chorus: Their latest CD in review
May 22, 2020It’s a highly satisfying and recommended listening experience suitable for home or office—and great to take along on road trips once the country starts moving again.
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GOP takes back a California Congressional seat in special election
May 15, 2020First-time Republican office-seeker Mike Garcia defeated the Democratic hopeful, California Assembly member Christy Smith.
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‘Anonymous Man’: Astounding new choral CD on home, homelessness and history
May 8, 2020Perhaps the next time we see people living on the street they won’t appear so anonymous.
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Consolation and empathy in a time of plague: Some helpful readings
May 6, 2020Grief and sadness are exponentially multiplied by isolation. There is no Consoler in Chief.
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