Sep 19 | UCLA scholars and Million Dollar Hoods researchers unveil 130 years of deportation data, mapping patterns of enforcement and bias that continue shaping U.S. immigration policy today.
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Sep 12 | Immigrant survivors of domestic violence face growing barriers as visa protections, asylum rights, and federal funding safeguards erode. With rising scrutiny, anti-DEIA restrictions, and fear of ICE raids, many survivors remain silent. Experts will discuss urgent challenges and support pathways at this week’s briefing.
Due to Los Angeles' decline in the Trust for Public Land's national "ParkScore" rankings —from 49th place out of 100 major cities in 2020 to 88th in 2024 — the city announced this year that it would launch an equity initiative aimed at improving access to parks for low-income and racially diverse communities.
For years, South Central Los Angeles has been described as “park-poor” — a term that reflects both a lack of resources and a deeper, historic inequity. Today, that’s changing.
Sep 11 | Federal and state policy changes will reshape Medi-Cal from 2026 to 2028, impacting nearly 15 million Californians. Experts from DHCS will explain new requirements, budget effects, and which benefits remain unchanged to help families — especially immigrant and mixed-status households.
Isaac Ceja | La Opinión La ciudad de Los Ángeles está actualizando su evaluación de necesidades de parques con la meta de promover más equidad en las zonas verdes.
Nora Estrada | Kiosko News La mision de Norma E. García-González, directora del Departamento de Parques y Recreación del Condado de Los Ángeles, es "destacar el papel fundamental que desempeñan los parques para enriquecer la vida de todas las familias."
Joseph Fa’avae | Island Block Radio "You need a proper leader in the recreation department of the county or the city that has a vision. Someone that is pro-park."
Agustín Durán | Hispanic LA La apertura de dos nuevas áreas verdes en la ciudad de Bell promueve un acceso más equitativo a espacios recreativos de calidad en vecindarios históricamente marginados
Sep 09 | American Community Media and the South Asian Literary Association present Nobel Laureate Dr. Abhijit Banerjee in a newsmaker briefing on restructuring global aid, highlighting proven poverty solutions, and ensuring measurable impact for the world’s most vulnerable communities.
Fatmeh Bakhit & Dahlia M. Taha | Al Enteshar Newspaper Solutions begin with targeting resources to park-poor areas so low-income and minority communities get priority for new park development.
Sep 05 | From DMV databases to cellphone tracking, U.S. surveillance has grown from immigration enforcement into a digital dragnet. Our panel explores risks, policies, and the safeguards essential to democracy and civil liberties.
Aug 22 | As Texas and other Republican-led states move to redraw congressional maps in response to President Trump’s push for five new GOP seats, California threatens ‘trigger maps’ to boost Democratic representation. Experts examine the redistricting battle, its impact on voters, and concerns about minority vote dilution.
Aug 15 | President Trump unveils plans to impose tariffs on at least 90 countries, including major economies like China, India, Brazil, and Mexico. Experts examine the potential effects on U.S. consumers, workers, and small businesses.
Aug 8 | Join us for a critical conversation exploring the roots of this crisis, the conditions on the ground, and what must be done to protect the lives of Gaza’s children and families.
Participants accused the California City Council of turning its back on residents as it negotiates “behind closed doors” a deal to develop the 2,560-bed facility.
In this special in-language segment, Iranian American Angelenos reflect on how local parks shaped their childhoods, careers and loves throughout and after the pandemic.
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.
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.
