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United Way of Greater Los Angeles Remembers Kobe Bryant
Reflections from Elise Buik Yesterday the world was hit with the devastating news of the sudden deaths of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, along with her basketball teammates… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Remembers Kobe Bryant
88th and Vermont Grand Opening
Yesterday was a promising start to the new year as we saw the grand opening of 88th and Vermont, a 62-unit project of supportive and affordable housing, with a youth and family… continue reading 88th and Vermont Grand Opening
Meet Veronica Lewis, One of the Many Inspiring Women Who Power Our Mission
On this International Women’s Day, we have so many women to celebrate we can’t begin to name them all. Women who have stood tall and shared their strength with us,… continue reading Meet Veronica Lewis, One of the Many Inspiring Women Who Power Our Mission
California Ranks No. 1 in National Poverty Per New Figures from U.S. Census Bureau
A KPCC article published this morning reports that the most recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau rank California at No. 1 in national poverty when living expenses are factored in. Though… continue reading California Ranks No. 1 in National Poverty Per New Figures from U.S. Census Bureau
United Way of Greater Los Angeles Launches Everyone In Campaign
Homelessness is one of the most complex and vexing challenges in our community, with over 58,000 individuals living on the streets. This crisis touches every neighborhood throughout L.A. County and… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Launches Everyone In Campaign
The Walk Ahead: Ensuring Students are Prepared After High School Graduation (“Walkout” Part 3 of 3)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Read Part 1 of the series at The Walkout — How a Student Movement in 1968 Changed Schools Forever and Part 2 at 40 Years After “The Walkout” — A Turning… continue reading The Walk Ahead: Ensuring Students are Prepared After High School Graduation (“Walkout” Part 3 of 3)
How Caesar Chavez Changed the World
HONORING CESAR CHAVEZ DAY 2018 “From the depth of need and despair, people can work together, can organize themselves to solve their own problems and fill their own needs with… continue reading How Caesar Chavez Changed the World
40 Years After “The Walkout” – A Turning Point in LAUSD Education Reform (Part 2 of 3)
EDITOR’S NOTE: You can read Part 1 of the series at The Walkout — How a Student Movement in 1968 Changed Schools Forever. The fight for equality takes many forms. But… continue reading 40 Years After “The Walkout” – A Turning Point in LAUSD Education Reform (Part 2 of 3)
Historical Photos from the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts
The following photos, capturing the 1968 East L.A. School Walkouts, come from the historical La Raza collection via the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center. By permission of UCLA-CSRC, we have curated… continue reading Historical Photos from the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts
The Walkout – How a Student Movement in 1968 Changed Schools Forever (Part 1 of 3)
EDITOR’S NOTE: One week ago, 17 people age 14 – 49 were killed in a shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Today, high school students across the country… continue reading The Walkout – How a Student Movement in 1968 Changed Schools Forever (Part 1 of 3)