At the time of this recording, the Port of Los Angeles has 45,000 jobs available. Working for the Port means being in the company of a business that pulls in $1.5 billion per day. Hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh have an eye-opening chat with Joe Gatlin about the Port and the close-knit community that borders it, San Pedro, CA. Gatlin is a member of the family who sued the Port in the 1970s for equitable hiring. The Port--often referred to as the country's economic engine--is a union-led opportunity for numerous careers and for day workers as well. In this interview audiences may be surprised at how this community provided paths toward racial harmony just by being good neighbors.   Special shoutout to KBLA host and colleague Najah Roberts for the introduction to Mr. Gatlin and this compelling story.This episode first aired on KBLA Talk 1580 in Los Angeles, CA.

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