Growing up Black in San Pedro — Major General Peter Gravett
General Peter Gravett recalls various memories of growing up in San Pedro and the experience for African Americans during an era when blatant racist policies were still the norm.
Grandpa Costa’s Backyard — Anthony Pirozzi
Anthony Pirozzi shares from his childhood about his immigrant maternal grandfather from Ischia who came to San Pedro for a better life and was a part of the venerable fishing community.
Greek & Italian Heritage – John Bagakis
Former San Pedro Honorary Mayor John Bagakis compares his Italian and Greek heritage and tells the story of how his family immigrated to San Pedro from the two sides.
Remembers Sansinena oil tanker explodes in L.A. harbor — June Burlingame Smith
San Pedro community leader June Burlingame Smith tells the story of how her late husband did not understand why she talked differently about her Italian side and English side of her family until he met them. The Italian side all talked at once and spoke passionately and fought about everything — but all from a place of love and care.
Major General Peter Gravett and Saluting all Veterans!
Major General Peter Gravett recounts his climb from enlisted man to general in the United States Army National Guard. Gravett was inspired to the military by his father, who was a member of the famous Tuskegee Airmen.