Growing up in Mid City we never really had a local coffee shop or community space to hang out, chat, listen to music or make art. The only thing in my neighborhood is liquor stores, pot shops, and a Methadone Clinic. We didn't have any open space to express ourselves...
Women’s History Month dawns upon us as we greet the month of March. We honor women’s history by looking back and commemorating women who have come before us and accomplished awesome achievements in order to move forward and build upon their work. In a society that...
On September 20, Hurricane Maria slammed Puerto Rico as a powerful category 4 storm. With its merciless winds and indiscriminate downpours of rain, Maria took out the island’s power and communications grid, destroyed an untold number of homes and killed possibly over...
Last year, as most years in K-Pop tend to be, was an emotional rollercoaster as the genre continues to grow in volume. With the higher quantity of artists comes a higher influx of music, whether that music is actually good is subjective. However, here are the 25 songs...
When she was 15, Rachana Sunar almost became another statistic in the staggering numbers that reflect child marriage. While she successfully convinced her parents to call off the marriage and let her stay in school, many girls in regions all around the world-- from...
In 2015, John Dickerson, at that time the political director for CBS News, took over as moderator of CBS’ flagship Sunday political show "Face the Nation" when veteran political journalist Bob Schieffer retired from the position, which Schieffer had held for over two...
Although living in California can feel like it's summer 24/7, the holidays are quickly approaching, bringing a plethora of free time to spend with family, friends, and beloved Netflix. However, as you unwind from the stress of the semester, consider using your break...
Having to leave your parents and not see them in decades is one of the worst feelings to go through. Centro Jalisco worked with many other Mexican organizations to give 80 visas out to Mexicans from Jalisco, Mexico who have not seen their family in years. This is part...
On Nov. 20, the remaining 12 contestants of NBC's Emmy-winning television show, "The Voice" competed for the first time in front of a live audience. Complete with soulful solos and passionate performances, each contestant made it clear that they're in it to win it. As...
The 2017 American Music Awards, hosted on Nov. 19 at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles, aimed to make this year’s show a historic one. Did they succeed? There were various groundbreaking elements that enhanced the show, but others that were hit or miss....
