Overview
Watch Street Fight as if you’re in the middle of the campaign yourself. Pay attention to moments where power shows up in everyday spaces — on sidewalks, porches, storefronts, churches, street corners.
After the film, respond in your City Journal using the prompts below. Keep your voice real, reflective, and grounded in what you noticed.
- Where did you see power at work in ordinary places? Describe one or two moments that stuck with you — and why.
- Who had voice, and who didn’t? Whose stories or perspectives shaped the narrative?
- How did identity and neighborhood shape the conflict? Think about race, class, reputation, belonging.
- What does this film reveal about democracy in real life? Not theory — practice.
End with one question the film raised for you about city politics, leadership, or community power.
You can mix writing with brief notes, images, or quotes — but focus on what the film helped you see or feel differently.Requirements
- Complete all of the following civic and community engagement activities:
– Visit the Los Angeles City Hall Observation Deck
– Take time to view and reflect on the Mayor Portraits
– Identify your elected representatives:
City Council representative
• State Assembly representative
• State Senate representative
• U.S. Congress representatives(House and Senate)
– Attend a local community meeting(off-campus; neighborhood, nonprofit, or civic organization)
Documentation & Reflection
- Submit evidence of participation(photo, agenda, screenshot, notes, or confirmation)
- Complete your City Journal entryreflecting on:
- how power, representation, geography, and community voiceappear in these spaces, and
- what these experiences reveal about urban governance and everyday civic life in Los Angeles
Portrait order near the Mayor Tom Bradley Room:
- Left side of the staircase: Mayor Tom Bradley (1973–1993)
- Right side of the staircase: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (2005–2013)
At the top of the stairs is a bust statue of Mayor Tom Bradley, honoring his long tenure as Los Angeles mayor.