We had the good fortune of connecting with Kevito Clark and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Kevito, what do you attribute your success to?
One of the most important factors behind the success of SUBJECT TO CHANGE LLC’s first IP, ‘Love, Peace & Spades™,” is that we are a modern-day “hush harbor,” a protected space created by and for Black people.
Our success comes from honoring and cherishing our Black family classic games (e.g., Bid Whist, Tunk/Tonk, Dominoes, and, of course, Spades), promoting intergenerational communion through music, tech, education, and play, and through ‘Spades Academy™,” a curriculum-based activation for players looking to learn the skills and strategies involved with Spades and other games.
and directly address the emotional traumas that people have e
Focusing on providing a haven for #AllPlayersWelcome to play games, build community, share retained generational knowledge, and directly address the emotional traumas that people have with these games are important to us and to those who attend.
In the thick of it all, ‘Love, Peace & Spades™’ has made a positive impression on the Black Los Angeles populace, and we’re excited to have made a space where friendships are formed and long-lasting connections can be made at our rather fly gatherings.
Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
‘Love, Peace & Spades™’ was inspired by the need
Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
For anyone who knows me, loves food, and activities, and wants to learn the places to go in Los Angeles, here’s what I would recommend:
Food: Mizlala, Gjelina, Ackee Bamboo, Not Yo Tacos, Salt’s Cure,
Drink: Atla, South L.A. Wine Club, Sapere Wines,
Visit: Leimert Park Village, Griffith Park Trail, Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach, Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival
Hangout: EightyTwo LA, Button Mash, Pot Studio LA, Motherland Sounds, Black Market Flea
Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
First, big thanks to The Shoutout series for empowering us to recognize those who have been down with ‘Love, Peace & Spades™’ since day one.
We want to give credit and love to the following individuals:
– Camille “iLL Camille” Davis
– Jennie Wright
– Kasim Wazeerud-Din
– Isiah Williams
– Dr. Natalie Williams Awodeha
– Courtney La Prince
– Joshua Pinkay
– Shyra Gums
– Chispa Balerin
– Jamilah Lemieux
– Eliyannah Yisrael
– Paris McCoy
– Leonard A. Thomas
– Mark Ridgill
– Genelle Brooks-Petty
– DaMareo Cooper
– Jamiquela Anthony
– Jocelyn C. Chambers
– Yazmin Monet Watkins
– Ashford J. Thomas
– Jonnae Thompson
– Kelli Boyt
– Unique Shanklin
– Addis Daniel
– Imani Onyia
– Shani Burton
– All of Our ‘Love, Peace & Spades™’ Attendees
A humble expression of thanks goes to everyone who has supported what ‘Love, Peace & Spades™’ is working to accomplish.
Website: https://www.lovepeaceandspades.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovepeaceandspades
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lovepeacespades
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83JwweZq4PY&list=PLX8_JpIHueVdbwBXBqVZg1gYgVMSPO01M
Image Credits
Jason Armond