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LA Koreatown Lacks Green Space — Will Greening Local Schools Help?

Seoul Broadcasting System | Current greening efforts in school spaces across LA Unified School District could benefit environmentally under-privileged metro areas like Koreatown & South LA.

洛杉磯推動綠化 華裔社區的居民期望與合作共識

World Journal | 洛杉磯在推動城市綠化時,面臨著諸多挑戰和機遇。各區居民對於綠化的看法和反應較為多樣、複雜,這與其經濟結構和歷史背景密不可分。

Fernandeño Tataviam Tribe to Grow a Nursery of Native Trees to Alleviate Impact of Climate Change

San Fernando Valley Sun | In partnership with CSUN, trees will be planted in areas of greatest need in the Northeast San Fernando Valley.

Do The Elderly in Chinatown Benefit From a 32-Acre State Park?

News Express | Have elderly in Chinatown, near LA State Historic Park, really enjoyed the benefits of greening over the last seven years?

Embracing Nature for Wellbeing in the Aging AIDS Community

LA Blade | Vince Crisostomo, a long-term HIV/AIDS survivor and dedicated activist, has devoted over 30 years to HIV/AIDS activism and supporting LGBTQ communities.

NNPA Condemns Trump Invite to NABJ Conference

The NNPA has forcefully condemned the National Association of Black Journalists for including the former president in a panel during its annual convention.

Quieren parque más grande, pero exigen seguridad

Kiosko Magazine | Los vecinos lamentan que el parque (originalmente Westlake Park) es un epicentro de drogas, creando el ambiente más inseguro de la ciudad.

Preserving Culture through Green Spaces: The Need for Native Plants in LA’s Greening Efforts

Indigenous Network | For Indigenous communities, native plants are a part of history and identity, connecting generations to the heritage and history of our ancestors

Jardines comunitarios: Un refugio dentro de la urbe de asfalto angelina

Impulso | Enclavado dentro de la selva de concreto que representa a la importante ciudad de Los Ángeles se encuentra uno de los pocos pulmones verdes del área

United Women of East Africa Put African Culture at Center of Brain Health

UWEAST was formed in 2008 to provide, as its website describes, a “successful, linguistically appropriate, culturally competent and cost-effective physical and mental health intervention program."

Poverty Rate for Latinos Dips in 2022

The poverty rate for Latinos in the United States was 16.8% for 2022, far below the 25% registered in 2012, according to the Census.

Lumbee Tribe Swinging North Carolina Toward GOP

The Lumbee Tribe may help swing the state of North Carolina to Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

2024 Schedule of Events | Agenda

Bridging Divides – Connecting Communities

Making Sense of the Conventions and the 2024 Elections

Jul 19 | This year's National Political Conventions face unique challenges: one may be open or contested due to division, while the other was marred by violence. These issues could affect voter turnout and engagement, which a panel will discuss.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Still Rising – Black Trans Women at High Risk

Jul 18 | Despite a 7.1% drop in overall hate crimes in 2023, those against LGBTQ+ communities rose, with sexual orientation bias up 3.6% and anti-transgender crimes up 7.04%. Our panel discuss these trends, mixed public acceptance, and the impact of CA vs Hate hotline.

AI Threatens to Destabilize Elections – Ethnic Voters Targeted with Fake Images

Jul 12 | This briefing features experts discussing the rise of AI-driven racialized messaging and efforts to implement new legislative controls before the 2024 elections. Key concerns include the impact of AI on both presidential and local elections.

How Medi-Cal is Helping Older and Disabled Californians Thrive in Their Communities

Jul 10 | Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) leaders and community health care providers share how these Medi-Cal programs are helping older and disabled Californians live healthier lives at home.

After Graduating From College, Why Choose Nursing?

With an ever older and ever more diverse American population, there is a shortage of daily care and nursing staff for the elderly, while demand for multilingual caregivers is growing.

Greening Schools for Healthy Minds: The Impact of Nature on Education

Al Enteshar Newspaper | A growing body of evidence shows the myriad advantages of greening schools and the essential support required for their proliferation.

CalGROWS Opens Job Opportunities for Multilingual Nurses

With an ever older and ever more diverse American population, there is a shortage of daily care and nursing staff for the elderly, while demand for multilingual caregivers is growing.

Federal Panel Delivers a Win for Mississippi’s Black Voters

A ruling Tuesday by a federal three judge panel orders Mississippi’s Republican-dominated legislature to create more Black-majority Congressional districts.

Fresno Declares June 7 ‘Stop the Hate Day’

“Our message is clear," said Cyndee Loryang with Freso Center's Stop the Hate program. "There is no room for hate in our community."

Stay Cool California! – Listos California Summer of Safety Campaign

Jul 2 | With hotter and drier summer conditions increasing risks of wildfires, heat, and power outages, Listos California introduces a comprehensive suite of preparedness messaging and materials to help at-risk communities stay safe.

A Year After SCOTUS Overturned Affirmative Action: What’s Changed?

Jun 28 | Last summer's ruling ended race-based college admissions, increasing nonwhite applications. FAFSA (student aid) delays may affect enrollment. Experts are examining these trends and higher education's future amid declining public confidence.

Is the American Dream Lost For Most People?

Jun 21 | Income inequality in the US is rising. Wage gaps stem from gender, race, the gig economy, and declining intergenerational mobility. Speakers propose policy recommendations to address these disparities.

Baseball Legend Willie Mays Dies at 93

Mays was a central figure in defining the Black experience of overcoming the oppressive demonization of African descendants  in the Jim Crow South and the rejection of systemic racism by embodying and reflecting Black excellence as he grew into manhood.

After Years of Transformation, Where is Medi-Cal Headed?

Jun 18 | After gathering feedback from Medi-Cal members through a statewide tour, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is now developing the Health Equity Roadmap to enhance equity based on this input.

Trump’s Immigration Plan – How It Could Change America Forever

Jun 14 | Trump's first term saw major immigration changes, many reversed by Biden. If re-elected, Trump plans more drastic measures, including mass deportations, detention camps, and immigration freezes. Experts analyze the potential impacts.

How Alzheimer’s Patients Access Care in Rural Communities

Jun 13 | As California's Alzheimer's cases double in the next 20 years, rural residents face significant healthcare access challenges. Healthcare providers, researchers, and advocates address efforts to improve services for these underserved communities.

California MENA Coalition Responds to Assembly Rejection of Racial Inclusion Bill

The California Assembly Appropriations Committee’s last week suspended a racial inclusion bill that would have officially recognized people of MENA descent.

‘A Different Way of Looking’ — The Art and Legacy of Mildred Howard

A native San Franciscan, Howard's work stretching six decades reflects on Black culture, American history, justice and community.

Are Our Votes Safe? Voting Rights, Voter ID, and the 2026 Election

Live Friday | A conversation on the changing landscape of voting rights, election access, and the challenges facing American democracy as we approach the 2026 mid-term election.

From Jail, Kevin Epps Self-Reflects and Talks Next Steps

In an interview from San Francisco County jail, the filmmaker and activist discusses life behind bars, and what gives him hope and optimism for the future.

Stroke Is the 3rd Leading Cause of Death for Women. So Where Are They in the Clinical Trials?

Stroke is often a precursor to dementia. Black women are twice as likely to suffer stroke than their white counterparts.