Black Women Beat the Odds
COVID-19 has greatly impacted small businesses across the U.S. -- Black-owned businesses in particular. Garden of Her is a women’s wellness collective founded amid the pandemic by two young Black women who were able to beat the odds.
Pandia Health Revolutionizes Birth Control
Pandia Health is a birth control company that delivers right to your doorstep.
Cases on the Rise as Holidays Approach
The holidays are always an exciting and memorable time for people around the world, it is the time where many people travel and gather with their loved ones to celebrate their family traditions. However, this year the holiday season has dramatically changed for people around the world due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Leisure Travel in a Locked-Down World
As the world endures the coronavirus pandemic, vacation-going, and leisure travel have not stopped. SMC students share their experiences traveling amid COVID-19, showing that it’s possible to travel safely and have fun.
Online Classes and Academic Stress at SMC
Nearing the end of the Fall semester many students are beginning to feel the toll online classes are taking on their academic careers.
Black Friday is Here to Stay
The Black Friday experience doesn’t seem to be going away, even in the midst of a pandemic.
Art Waits For No One!
LACMA, The Getty, and The Broad revamp their online programming bringing films, talks, music, and family programming to Angelenos at home.
A Glance at the New First Lady and Second Gentleman
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of President-elect Joe Biden, and Douglas Emhoff, husband of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, are making history this election in different ways.
Trump Cries Fraud: A Refusal to Concede
Trump’s made claims that the “Lamestream Media” is not the one to call the election. Even though President-elect Biden gave his victory speech on Sat., Nov. 7, Trump seemingly has no plans to publicly concede. In the hours before major media networks declared Biden the president-elect, Trump took to Twitter to announce his own victory. “I WON THIS ELECTION, BY A LOT!” said Trump in a tweet that has been flagged by Twitter.
History and Traditions of Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos
Halloween became popular in the United States around the second half of the nineteenth century when Irish immigrants migrated to the U.S. due to the famine. Today, Halloween has evolved into a day of trick-or-treating, costumes, and festivals to make the holiday more family-friendly and community-focused.
Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. It has grown to be celebrated throughout many Latin American countries, the Caribbean, and the United States.
Mentalism and Magic Hit The Broad Stage
Live interactive experience with renowned mentalist, illusionist Scott Silven provided by The Broad Stage.
Staying Entertained in Quarantine
From learning to braid hair to tapping into one of life’s mysteries, people have discovered new ways to help themselves stay entertained while staying safe inside.
The Impact of Breast Cancer
One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer usually affects women over 50, but can happen at any age. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a global annual campaign to increase awareness, support, and early detection of breast cancer.
A Historical Overview of Abortion in Western Civilization
For centuries, abortions have been a taboo subject among people worldwide. Many people have an opinion on abortions, whether they support it or not. Nonetheless, there is a deep history behind this "taboo" subject.
The Political Influence of TikTok
As TikTok continues to grow, the diversity of content on the platform grows with it. U.S. politics has become a major content topic, especially with the divisiveness of the current election cycle.
COVID-19’s Impact on Street Performers
The street performers of Santa Monica speak out about how they are dealing with challenging times during the COVID-19 pandemic, while trying to safely entertain the people of Santa Monica.
New Organization Feeds Local Families
In late March, Suzie Crocker, a woman who works with Hope United LA, received a large food donation from Whole Foods. Unsure of what to do with it, she reached out to Cheryl Byrne, a neighbor of the church and a strong figure in the community. Byrne is now one of the co-founders of Feeding Families Santa Monica. She knew that she had to find people who she could help.
Jazz Musicians United Against Racism
On Saturday September 5, 2020 The World Stage and Just Jazz presented, "Jazz Musicians United Against Racism," the second performance in an ongoing series which is live streamed in real-time. The event took place at the iconic World Stage venue in Leimert Park, South Los Angeles and was streamed via Facebook Live to over 1,000 viewers.
Remembering the Legacy of Chadwick Boseman
The actor Chadwick Boseman died on August 29 at his home in Los Angeles. His wife posted on his Instagram saying that he had been diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2016, which he had been fighting for four years. He never spoke about his cancer diagnosis to the public.