Walter Thompson-Hernández, author of The Compton Cowboys, just released his new podcast called California Love. This is an audio love letter to Los Angeles. The description of the series says: "Tupac and Dr. Dre's 'California Love' served as a love letter and anthem for a generation. The song inspired author and New York Times writer, Walter Thompson-Hernández, to create a show as prescient as it is personal. In his California Love series, Walter invites listeners to join him in his family home, on horseback through the streets of Compton, and up into the sky to examine belonging. Walter takes us deep into his own story as he explores what it means for him to love Los Angeles." You can listen to the episode about the Compton Cowboys here.
More about Walter's book, The Compton Cowboys:
A rising New York Times reporter tells the compelling story of The Compton Cowboys, a group of African-American men and women who defy stereotypes and continue the proud, centuries-old tradition of black cowboys in the heart of one of America’s most notorious cities.
We have had the honor of hosting Walter on our own podcast and on our Door to Door program. Listen to both interviews about The Compton Cowboys below. Find posts from Walter's Instagram takeover on our Instagram feed here.
You can get a copy of The Compton Cowboys and The Compton Cowboys: Young Readers' Edition now.
-Lainey
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