May 1 | Five years after the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, anti-Asian hate remains elevated. Our experts examine rising incidents, harmful rhetoric, and ongoing efforts to improve reporting and protection.
Apr 24 | As local police expand roles in immigration enforcement, limited transparency around ICE collaboration raises accountability concerns. Experts share strategies for accessing records, analyzing data, and reporting on enforcementās impact on communities.
Apr 17 | The US-Iran war is driving oil price spikes and global supply chain disruptions, raising costs for fuel, food, and goods. Experts examine war-driven inflation, economic risks, and potential solutions.
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Los Angeles property owners will vote on a proposed street lighting assessment increase to fund repairs and maintenance. Officials outline costs, aging infrastructure needs, and what approval means for citywide lighting systems.
Apr 3 | Speakers will debate the merits of cell phone bans versus the potential of social media to foster social connection, creative self-expression, and to gain access to supportive communities.
Mar 31 | Californiaās Forestry Sector Jobs Initiative promotes careers in forest management, wildfire prevention, and sustainability, expanding access for underrepresented communities through training, education, and workforce pathways supported by CAL FIRE.
Mar 27 | Scams targeting immigrant communities in the U.S. are rising sharply. Experts examine common fraud schemes, how victims can protect their assets, and legal pathways available for recovery and consumer protection.
Mar 20 | Diaspora communities are shaping U.S. foreign policy debates, influencing views on sanctions, democracy, and global conflict. Experts examine political engagement, internal divisions, and impacts on immigrant communities and domestic discourse.
Mar 13 | New U.S. dietary guidelines introduce an inverted food pyramid prioritizing protein, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables. Experts discuss nutrition impacts, school lunches, ultra-processed foods, and environmental concerns tied to diet.
Mar 12 | Drug overdose deaths are falling in Los Angeles County, but disparities persist in Black, Latino, Indigenous, and low-income communities. Experts discuss prevention, harm reduction, treatment strategies, and efforts to address overdose inequities.
Mar 06 | Comedians and cultural voices explore how humor and satire help communities process fear, challenge power, and understand politics and culture during turbulent times, even as comedians face growing backlash and restrictions.
Join us for an on-site briefing in San Francisco examining expanding deportation-linked surveillance and its impact on free speech, privacy, and government transparency.
The death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee in Buffalo, NY, has sparked outrage among members of the cityās Bangladeshi community.
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For Dr. Luna Lu, nature and parks are a platform for reconnecting with herself in a foreign land, giving back to her community, and promoting the well-being of elderly members in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
Feb 20 | The CDCās Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets Feb. 25ā27 as Dr. Richard Besser discusses recent vaccine recommendations, expected seasonal guidance, rising measles cases, and growing vaccine hesitancy in the U.S.
Our in-person community forum aims to connect immigrant families with local health care resources, Medi-Cal guidance, and answers about privacy, eligibility, and care access.
Latino voters are emerging as a key swing bloc ahead of the 2026 midterms, reshaping Americaās electorate as economic concerns, immigration enforcement, and political uncertainty drive shifting allegiances nationwide.
Seven pro-Palestine activists were sentenced to 30 days in jail and six months probation for their roles in the 2024 shutdown of the Golden Gate Bridge.Ā
