Culture
In discussion with Homebound filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan
With Martin Scorsese as an Executive Producer, India’s Official Entry for the 98th Academy Awards has been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film.
Inside the Black Boy Art Show, where Black creativity took center stage
Part art fair, part block party, the traveling showcase brought Black male artists to Los Angeles and proved the community will always show up when given space to be seen.
The soft toy that’s drawing in long lines, and adults’ devotion
Jellycat, the UK-based plush toy brand, has expanded its marketing to appeal to adults and children alike.
Kenya Barris and Mike Epps encourage students to do the impossible in pursuit of their dreams
USC’s Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs sat down with Mike Epps and Kenya Barris to discuss their creative journeys.
Understanding Y2K nostalgia through Atif Aslam’s musical influence in South Asia
The organizers announced that it was the first time that a South Asian artist had sold out the highly sought-after venue like the Dolby Theatre.
Ali Sethi connects generations with his fusion music rooted in ancient Sufi traditions
In a conversation with Sethi, he shared how it is the aesthetics that connects people.
Student creator channels social media into a financial literacy crash course
USC Marshall student Rachael Kim is a content creator with a clear mission to expand financial literacy among the youth.
The life of a Las Vegas showgirl: beneath the feathers and the glamour
The life of a Las Vegas showgirl: beneath the feathers and the glamour. Cara Bender reveals the reality of being a showgirl in a city built on spectacle.
How L.A. built a winter sport in a summer city
Against the dominance of L.A.’s basketball and baseball empires, the Kings and their fans have carved out a stubborn, unlikely hockey culture—one born of grit, growth, and a little Gretzky magic.
SNAP cuts are limiting access to cultural meals. Restaurants are stepping in to help.
SNAP cuts are limiting access to cultural meals. Restaurants are stepping in to help. Even after the government’s reopening, gaps in accessing cultural foods persist.
Tea at Shiloh: where tea meets togetherness
Los Angeles teahouse is reviving the lost art of slowing down, connecting, and creating community one cup at a time.
Where the grill meets the goal line
From USC’s historic campus to SoFi’s vast lots, Angelenos gather over food and fandom, finding connection in a city often defined by distance.
Who is this viral woman that keeps talking about decolonizing belly dancing on social media?
Getting to know more about Nurjahan Boulden, who is gradually decoding belly dancing and its positive impact on women.