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SPECIAL BRIEFING: Nobel Economist Dr. Abhijit Banerjee Calls for Rehaul of Global Aid

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.

El futuro de los parques en Los Ángeles se diseña con tu opinión

Carlos Aviles | ExcƩlsior Dos encuestas realizadas por el condado y la ciudad estƔn sirviendo como hoja de ruta para mejorar el acceso a los parques.

ā€˜Access for Everyone’ — Councilman Jawane Hilton Talks Park Equity and the Power of Green Spaces

Charlene Muhammad | LA Sentinel For Hilton, park equity means access for everyone, no matter what side of the city that they live in.

Artesia Mayor Ali Taj Outlines a Roadmap for Park Equity

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.

Expanding Surveillance of Immigrants — At What Cost?

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.

Redistricting Battles Erupt Ahead of Midterm Elections

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 ā€˜trigger maps’ to boost Democratic representation. Experts examine the redistricting battle, its impact on voters, and concerns about minority vote dilution.

The Wide-Reaching Impacts of Trump’s Tariffs Plan

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.

Feeding Gaza’s Children — When Starvation is a Moral Imperative

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.

California City Residents Denounce Plan to Build State’s Largest Immigrant Detention Center

Participants accused the California City Council of turning its back on residents as it negotiates ā€œbehind closed doorsā€ a deal to develop the 2,560-bed facility.

How LA Parks Shape the Lives of Iranian Americans

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.
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LA Park Reborn From Dormant Land Into a Small Haven

A small, abandoned patch of land near a North Hollywood freeway has since become a green neighborhood sanctuary for Angelenos.
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Cerritos Heritage Park: A Haven for Southern Californians

From green spaces like Cerritos Heritage Park, beyond being just a place to relax, bring people together, promote health and preserve local heritage.

Parks ā€˜Recharge’ Orange County Vietnamese Across Generations

ā€œThis is my family’s mini park,ā€ said DzÅ©ng Phįŗ”m, a resident of Garden Grove city.

Los Angeles Parks: The Fabric of Our Lives

People always strive to go to the forest, to the seashore, to a river or lake. There, they feel a surge of energy.

El parque Paramount: donde nacen los recuerdos y se heredan las tradiciones

Cuando Sergio Moreno piensa en Paramount Park, no sólo piensa en él como un espacio público con canchas deportivas.

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 ā€œVISIBLE Act,ā€ his new bill requiring immigration officers to display ID and prohibiting non-medical face coverings during enforcement.

A Guide to Surviving ā€˜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 Ć”rboles 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 ā€˜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.Ā 

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.

One Year After Georgia Hyundai ICE Raid, Community Fear Persists

One year after ICE raided Hyundai-LG’s Georgia battery plant, fear amid renewed ICE activity still grips the community.
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The Latino Vote: Profiling America’s Changing Electorate – 2026 Midterms

Latino voters are emerging as a key swing bloc ahead of the 2026 midterms, reshaping America’s electorate as economic concerns, immigration enforcement, and political uncertainty drive shifting allegiances nationwide.

Sikh Truckers Continue to Face Harassment, Hate on the Road

For Sikh truck drivers, the challenges of the job — long hours and isolation — are compounded by rising discrimination and physical attacks.

After Sentencing, Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Vow to Continue Fighting for a ‘Free Palestine’

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