My neighborhood is a quiet and calm area. Not much goes on. However, this relative peace wasn’t available many years back.  At one point in my neighborhoods history, small gangs existed, and they were quite active. As a result of their presence, there is a lot of graffiti on the buildings. Much of the graffiti has been painted over in the course of time, yet there still exists a few examples of the neighborhoods dark times. Of course, not all graffiti is related to gangs. A few vandals have left behind their marks as well.

My neighborhood now is composed of three large ethnic groups; Hispanic, Asian, and Middle Eastern peoples. There are quite a few delicatessens around as well as a Mosque and Church.

A large number of Asians have settled into Broadway Ave, a few blocks away from where I live.

There is a lot of Chinese and Korean writing advertising their wares and businesses. Overall, my neighborhood is a straight reflection of the typography that is seen throughout the streets.