Crystal Jackson, author of the new novel, "The Marilyn Monroe Connection," recounts her father's tragic involvement with Marilyn Monroe's case in 1962 while working for the LA County Coroner. Jackson shares her mother's recollections of that "dark time," while living in Pacoima, and the inspiration for writing a novel about their story.
Here is a narrated excerpt from "The Entrance: Pacoima's Story," a new book from author Crystal Jackson. This reading comes from Chapter 21: "S.F. Tigers." It talks about when a team of mostly juniors, which included Heisman-Trophy winner Charles White, tackled the 1974 city-championship, and eventually became the best high school backfield in the nation.
Author Crystal Jackson shares thoughts about her new novel "Not Colored." Based on a true-story, “Not Colored” is one African American family’s epic journey through the highs and lows of America’s social consciousness. This compelling historical novel from award-winning filmmaker and author Crystal Jackson dives into the complex dynamics of race through her maternal ancestors.
Official Selection "2018 Pan African Film Festival" - PacoimaStories: Land of Dreams
This short clip tells the amazing story of Ritchie Valens and his life growing up in the Los Angeles town of Pacoima. Valens died tragically in a 1957 plane crash at the age of 17. Taken from the documentary-film "PacoimaStories: Land of Dreams." Available on DVD
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