As Seen On

Love, Peace & Spades™ has been covered by Los Angeles' most trusted outlets since 2022. For media inquiries, interview requests, or press assets, contact hello@lovepeaceandspades.com.

ABC7 Los Angeles


“Friday’s Black Family Game Night is the first of several community-led events to help rebuild what was lost.” — ABC7 Los Angeles.

FOX 11


“Friendships are formed, secrets are shared, and connections are made at Love, Peace & Spades.” — Daryle Brown, Producer, Fox 11 News

KCAL News


“What matters is being across from and around the table with people who are like family.” — Kerri Harper-Howie, Owner

Print & Digital

Love, Peace & Spades™ has been covered across editorial, community journalism, and national trade publications—reflecting an organization that resonates far beyond a single audience or zip code.

Behold — L.A. Times

It’s a brisk first Wednesday in June, and the Love, Peace & Spades festivities are just getting started at Koreatown luxury hotel the Line LA.” — Jaelani Turner-Williams, L.A. Times

L.A. Sentinel

“It’s a beautiful day in the Crenshaw District and we’re celebrating the closing of Black History Month with a Black family game night inviting everybody from the community to come and play games with us.” — Kevito Clark, Love, Peace
& Spades™

The LINE LA

It’s the first Wednesday of the month, and even with lights low, the energy overflows...” — Mercedes Klaus, The LINE LA

AfroLA News

“There’s a growing scene in Los Angeles of folks coming together to play Spades.” — Olive Bieni, AfroLA News

L.A. Sentinel

“Operating as Love, Peace & Games: Play It Forward, a rather fly 501(c)(3), LP&S answers the call for the increased need for interactive spaces that promote leisure, play, health, and wellness, as well as the preservation of Black family traditions like spades, tonk, bid whist, and dominoes.“ — Shelby Stephens, L.A. Sentinel

San Gabriel Valley Tribune


“‘Love, Altadena & Spades’ is all over it, and I thank them for it.” —

Travel Weekly

“Since launching in late 2022, the game night has steadily grown, going from an average of around 100 attendees at its inception to nearly 200 today.“ — Jennie Wright, The LINE LA

L.A. Sentinel

“The most frequent comment about Love, Peace & Spades is that people feel seen and heard, and in honor of World Mental Health Awareness Day, the monthly game night series executed the importance of consistently finding safe spaces to play and positively express yourself.” — Shelby Stephens, L.A. Sentinel

The Guardian

Making traditional games accessible is at the core of Love, Peace & Spades, a Los Angeles-based organization, where young and old alike gather to learn and play spades, bid whist and other games that organization founder Kevito Clark calls “Black family heirlooms.” — Adria R. Walker, The Guardian (US)

L.A. Times Concierge

“It’s hard to make friends as an adult in L.A. What are some groups I can join?” — Kailyn Brown, L.A. Times

L.A. Sentinel



“Summer is a season for gathering with family, meeting new people and building community. ARRAY is partnering with the Black cultural organization Love, Peace and Spades to host a free game day on Saturday, Aug. 22.” — Xennia Hamilton, L.A. Sentinel

Founder in the Press

Beyond Love, Peace & Spades™, founder Kevito Clark has been featured for his personal practice and perspective on wellness, silence, and intentional living.

Shoutout LA


“‘Love, Peace & Spades™’ has made a positive impression on the Black Los Angeles populace, and we’re excited to have made a space where long-lasting connections can be made.” — Kevito Clark, Love, Peace & Spades™

VoyageLA


“Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?“ — Jasmine Brown, VoyageLA

Java With Jamie


“‘Love, Peace & Spades™’ found Kevito Clark his voice while embarking on a 90-day vow of silence.” — Jamie Yuccas, CBS/KCAL News

Los Angeles Times


“On a recent Monday in August, Kevito Clark hosted a video conference call to discuss the ‘Love, Peace & Spades™’ game night. But over the course of the hour-long meeting, he never said a word.” — Deborah Netburn, L.A. Times

Podcasts

Love, Peace & Spades™ has joined conversations across podcasts covering play, culture, community, and Black American life. Listen to select appearances below.

Black People Love Paramore


On Black People Love Paramore, host Sequoia Holmes discusses intergenerational communion and education with Kevito Clark and Joshua J. Pinkay.

Everybody Needs an Aquarius


Through an insightful conversation on Everybody Needs an Aquarius, Love, Peace & Spades shares how this unique event series originated and what it means for the community at large.

Plastic on the Sofa

In this episode of Plastic on the Sofa, we explore the deeper meaning of Black American card games such as Spades, Bid Whist, Tonk, and Dominoes.

Porch Play Chat

On Porch Play Chat, we speak with Love, Peace & Spades. They have successfully created a space for intergenerational communion and education through gameplay by forming relationships with local Black American-owned businesses, educators, game designers, and more.