Underclass Economics

Posted by Portrait | of a New America (los angeles, United States) on 5 May 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

As more and more New Migrants pour into Los Angeles, new and improved ways for them to make a living seem to fade.

Hot Dog vendors were a staple in the Downtown section of Los Angeles; today troubled time are looming for these vendors trying to make an honest buck?

1.6 Million Undocumented Latino-Americans live in LA County.

Its funny, I had a chat with these two cops the other day; both have been on the beat for several years. Both recently were offered the chance to go to new posts; yet wanted to stay and help complete the vision: safer streets, a more friendly posture with consumers as they shop. The one cop's eyes almost filled with tears as he spoke about crime and change.

I have photographed them often, so on this day they fired back and did the Cameraphone thing on me.

Do you see changes in your local city, or community?

Best.
William

Portrait | of A New America is a simple snapshot of this nation; our concerns, and hopes for a better future. This work does not seek to answer questions regarding the complex changes; the vision is to present a range of topics that are relational to life in America: 2008.

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