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Paramount Park: Where Memories Are Born and Traditions Are Passed On

When Sergio Moreno thinks of Paramount Park, he doesn't just think of it as a public space with sports fields.

El Parque Hollenbeck es parte de la familia en Boyle Heights

Bobby Armenta creció en un apartamento que quedaba justo al cruzar del parque Hollenbeck y allí pasaba horas jugando con su hermano. 

Hollenbeck Park is Part of the Family in Boyle Heights

Bobby Armenta grew up in an apartment right across from Hollenbeck Park, where he spent hours playing with his brother.

James M. Foisia Park: The Heartbeat of Our Samoan Community

My name is Joseph Gafataitua Fa’avae, and I’m a 47-year-old Samoan American who grew up in Carson, California.

Parks Serve as Cultural Hubs for LA’s Afghan Families

LA's parks have become cultural hubs where Afghan Americans gather for Eid prayers, family picnics, Norooz celebrations and weekend get-togethers.

How Urban Parks Are Uniting Divided Cities

At a time when American communities are more polarized than ever, urban parks are emerging as unlikely but vital bridges.

Medicaid Turns 60 – The Road Ahead for Health Care Justice

Aug 1 | As the U.S. now faces the largest federal subsidy rollback in history, experts discuss how can Americans keep the struggle for health care justice moving forward.

California’s Gun Safety Laws Save Lives – Few People Know About Them

Jul 30 | This briefing focuses on how increasing public awareness of these laws can improve safety and save lives, especially in communities that have been hit hardest by gun violence.

Why Gen Z Grapples with Loneliness, Depression and a Sense of Rejection

Jul 25 | Speakers discuss the many drivers of poor mental health in children and young adults, including poverty, racism, rejection, and the many uncertainties of contemporary American life. They will also discuss novel treatment models.

Newsmaker Briefing with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla

Jul 14 | Senator Padilla joins us for a 30-minute discussion on the “VISIBLE Act,” his new bill requiring immigration officers to display ID and prohibiting non-medical face coverings during enforcement.

A Guide to Surviving ‘La Migra’

This guide will assist non-citizen immigrants and mixed-status families concerned about the crackdown underway by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Parque Vista Hermosa, fuente de recuerdos imborrables

Myriam Reyes | Impulso Los árboles y las flores reviven importantes memorias para inmigrante maya k’iche.

Houston Celebrates ‘Collective Voice’ of Community Media at First Annual Expo & Awards Event

Some 200+ attendees gathered for Houston Community Media’s first ever Expo, Conference and Awards held on July 8 at the United Way Conference Center in downtown Houston.

Unpacking The New ‘One Big, Beautiful’ Law

Jul 11 | Speakers will discuss some of the impacts of the new budget and spending bill, including long-term effects on American health, the environment, and the national deficit, which is expected to rise by $3 trillion over the next decade. 

Christian Pacifists in Russia, Ukraine Seek U.S. Protection

Slavic activists met at the U.S. State Department’s Office of International Religious Freedom to call for protection of Christian pacifists facing persecution in Ukraine, Russia and other former Soviet Union countries.

Barnes Park: A Place Where Memories Are Made

Swe Swe Aye | Myanmar Gazette Burmese Americans in LA describe Barnes Park, in Monterey Park, as the "birthplace of the Burmese community in Los Angeles."

Attention, US Citizens: Yes, You Can Now Be Deported

The Justice Department last month issued a memo outlining priorities for deportation, including naturalized citizens.
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綠植環境有助提升市民身心健康

Sky Link TV 作為該地區最大的公共公園,羅斯米德公園 (Rosemead Park) 擁有大片綠地和各種休閒設施,包括游泳池、球場、兒童遊樂區和野餐區等。

Kenneth Hahn Park:  A Place to Unwind and a Healing Ground

Charlene Muhammad | LA Sentinel For visitors like Camille Samuels, LA"s Kenneth Hahn Park is “a classroom, a healing ground and a battlefield for environmental justice.”

Exposition Park: Sueños, Celebraciones y Rosas

Nora Estrada | Kiosko News Para muchos, disfrutar de un día de campo en el Jardín de Rosas del Parque de la Exposición es más que una tradición.

Hazard Park: From Gang Turf to Children’s Haven

Excelsior San Diego | Carlos Aviles Hazard Park in Boyle Heights is filled with laughter, community events, kids playing. Where once there was fear, now there is hope.

Hazard Park: De territorio de pandillas a refugio infantil

Por Carlos Aviles | Excélsior El parque Hazard en Boyle Heights se llena de risas, eventos comunitarios y esperanza. Donde antes se temía, ahora se sueña.

‘We Made It Our Own’ — How Arab American Families Turned Verdugo Park Into a Living Memory

Fatmeh Bakhit | Al Enteshar Newspaper At Verdugo Park in Burbank, you don’t need a reservation to find community. You just show up.

California Leads Resistance to Immigration Crackdown

Jun 17 | Our expert panel explores how California—known for its progressive policies—is responding to Trump’s recent federal crackdown and discuss strategies for effective resistance.

Reaffirming California’s Commitment to Immigrant, Refugee, and Undocumented Students

Jun 24| This discussion spotlights the lived experiences of immigrant and mixed-status families and the proactive steps being taken to protect access to higher education for all California students.

Personal Perspectives on PRIDE

Jun 20 | Our guests share personal stories and insights on what it means to be LGBTQ in today’s intensely divided social and political climate.

Behind the Resurging Crypto Craze—Huge Profits, Risks & Scams

Jun 13 | Our panel unpacks the hype, the hope, and the hazards of crypto with expert insight.

Taxing Remittances—A New Assault in the War on Immigrants

Jun 6 | President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which passed the House last month, includes a 3.5% tax on remittances. Experts believe this tax would not only hurt economies abroad, but could also impact consumer spending levels in the US.

Gay Rights Icon Harvey Milk’s Name Stripped from Navy Ship

“This is a shameful, vindictive erasure of those who fought to break down barriers for all to chase the American Dream.” - Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The Resurgence of Preventable Diseases

May 30 | Speakers discuss the factors behind the rise in preventable diseases, the shuttering of global vaccine distribution programs, vaccine hesitancy, and how to keep our families safe even as we face these new challenges.

‘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.