Acknowledging the Past to Change the Future
The horrifying scenes at the American Capitol on January 6th laid bare, to the...
Ashley Basnight Is Encouraging Women to Tackle Their Own Home Improvement Projects
Ashley Basnight’s parents always knew that she was naturally creative. As a young girl,...
Latinx-Asians Are Not a Rarity, We’ve Existed for Hundreds of Years
In the past year, there has been a rise in anti-Asian hate and racism...
The Butch and Coco Cafe is Creating a Safe Space for All Who Enter
Whenever Anna Owusu was craving some fresh food, she would have to leave her...
Breathe: A Poem by Jerry Ayodele
They won’t let you breathe the air in your lungs burns them the fire...
#NextNormal: Don’t Give Up
In this episode of #NextNormal, Lyzeth Garcia shares the story of how she and...
#NextNormal: Take What You Need
In this episode of #NextNormal, Bronx-native Ashley Sabino tells us about the importance of...
Why This Essential Worker Continues to Fight Amid the Pandemic
Hay que seguir luchando. “I need to keep fighting.” That’s what 58-year-old Laura Pozos...
It’s Time to be Counted! Why It’s Important to Fill Out the 2020 Census
The 2020 census is entering its final stage. By now, you have likely received...
Farce of July: An Endependence Day Reflection
While other Angelenos gathered on the Fourth of July to celebrate a fabricated version...
Juneteenth: Joy as Resistance
Across the country, thousands of Black Americans and other communities celebrated Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates...
This Undocumented Lawyer Is Fighting For Herself & Others Like Her
Lizbeth Mateo is an undocumented lawyer who is fighting against the deportation of people...
A Different Type of Frontline Responder
According to the Associated Press, more than 30 percent of homeless individuals have...
The Unprecedented Crisis Point in Immigration Detention Centers
U.S. detention centers are no safe haven to weather the COVID-19 storm. While most...
Zoe Saldana & Dr. Victor Nwankwo Talk COVID-19’s Impact on Communities of Color
Zoe Saldana sits with Dr. Victor Nwankwo, a resident in Chicago, to talk about...
Temporary Farmworkers Become More Vulnerable During COVID-19 Pandemic
Crowded housing conditions. Eight or more workers in a trailer home. A country—or more—away...