He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in the time of southern segregation and came to Los Angeles at an early age, attending Jefferson High School.
He became involved in education improvement, criminal justice reform, housing, economic justice, community and cultural affairs, immigrant rights, violence prevention and political accountability.
He became heavily involved in mediation and interventions due to community unrest related to gang and drug activity, school bussing, racial conflicts, police confrontations with Black citizens and other societal challenges.
He was loyal to his friends for life and remained connected to the “Eastside Boys” a group of young men from Jefferson High School.
Larry Aubry was a life-long warrior on behalf of the weak, wounded and worn down; a great champion and voice of the voiceless, and a true servant leader where humility and authenticity endeared him to a large number of friends at all levels of society.
