Photos of a talent show on Skid Row, where performers are part of the homeless community

Sep 23, 2026, 1:11 AM

Winners, judges and volunteers celebrate after the winners are announced at the end of Skid Row's inaugural talent show in downtown Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Credit: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Skid Row held its first talent show, giving local homeless and formerly homeless residents a chance to share their talents and personal stories through original music, rap covers and Scripture readings.

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