{"title":"South Central Is Mecca Part Two","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouth Central Is Mecca Part Two — includes the hardcover, e-book, coloring book, and bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"south-central-is-mecca-part-2","title":"South Central Is Mecca (Part 2)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDear Los Angeles,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been 1,373 days since we last spoke on South Central Is Mecca Part One. After four years and twelve different versions—starting from scratch each time—I have returned. I am rooted, ready, and released. Eye has not seen, and ear has not heard. Meet God Son, Kingdom Builder, and The Apex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI didn't die, I lived. and now I'm telling the world what God Did!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Listen to this young man, he is about to change the world with the truth he is after.” - Brien McMullen, an Educator in Tacoma, Washington. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor the first time ever, our south central los angeles history book series will be presented in a coffee table \/ magazine fashion while reading like a TV Series Script coming from Tha Hood Private Investigator wit family ties. A literal four year investigation written from the desk of WWII. Nobody is safe. The puzzle shall be revealed. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- obsidian --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile South Central is Mecca Part I featured 370 black-and-white pages, Part II has expanded into a massive 800-page full-color experience—a \"bookmobile museum,\" so to speak. This \"smart book\" bridges the past, present, and future, allowing you to view archival digital footage directly from the physical pages. It is the culmination of over 100 years of investigation and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the book, we are releasing the curated SCIM Score and Soundtrack series. This historic musical experience showcases the evolution of Black and California music through a series of focused, study-based playlists designed to keep you inspired. The full package will include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully Dark: Evolution of Black Music Part II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSCIM Block Party Reunion: Soundtrack Part 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce Upon a Time in South Central: Soundtrack Disc 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are taking South Central is Mecca nationwide, and you are the builders of this kingdom. I refuse to settle for anything less than greatness because that is what this community deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is still time to add historic moments in real-time before production begins, so please allow us until May to begin shipping orders. I promise the wait will be worth it, as we are even investing in custom packaging for this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is dedicated to the loving memory of Cleer Marie Alvern Cooper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count\u003c\/strong\u003e: 818 Pages (840 w\/ introduction)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrim Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.5 x 11 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage Interior\u003c\/strong\u003e: Color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason 04:\u003c\/b\u003e AFTERMATH OF IMMIGRATION [1979-1989]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason 05\u003c\/b\u003e: AFTERMATH OF DISRUPTION [1990 - 1999]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason 06: \u003c\/b\u003eAFTERMATH OF PRIME [2000 - 2014]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason 07: \u003c\/b\u003eAFTERMATH OF ERASURE [2015-2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFront Cover Artwork by: Jared “JayP” McGee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBook Design by: Kleshaam ‘Sham1016’ Shakir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary of Congress Control Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024918006\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSmith, DeMarco Najee Tony | Smith, DeMarco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouth Central is Mecca Part Two: 1979 - 2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA hundred year breakdown and investigation into South Central LA \/ DeMarco Najee Tony Smith. - 1st ed. p.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ecm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouth Central Los Angeles 2. 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