The silent pandemic: the children COVID left behind
How the coronavirus pandemic impacted caregiver loss
Republican candidates feel the pressure of ‘the Big Lie’ in the 2022 midterm elections
Claims the 2020 presidential election was stolen by Democrats has become a “tribal pose” for GOP candidates, one necessary to secure Trump’s endorsement.
Prominent Latino Democrats battle to represent polarized district
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia and Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia lead the race for California’s newly created 42nd Congressional District.
The hidden harms of race-based hair discrimination
Pressures to maintain a European standard cause individual and environmental harm.
How can we heal? Medical racism in the Black community
Black medical experts weigh in on the importance of Black History Month 2022 and the systemic racism that the community continues to face.
Culver City nonprofit struggles with challenges of rising food insecurity
Grace Diner feeds nearly 1,000 people weekly, but funds are running out.
A year after protests began, what is the future of BLM?
Errin Haines, editor-at-large of The 19th, facilitated a virtual conversation between USC alumna, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), and civil rights activist Alicia Garza on June 17 about the future of Black Lives Matter.
Dean of USC Keck provides insight and answers to the COVID-19 outbreak
Dean Mosqueda hosted a virtual “Dean’s Community Corner” discussing COVID-19 and its impact on the USC community. Mosqueda first gave an overview of the coronavirus: the outbreak, the spread and the symptoms of the disease. She then spoke about “flattening of the curve” as well as methods for treatments and testing.
LAUSD incurs $200 million emergency expenses
LAUSD incurs $200 million emergency expenses
USC athletes get creative to stay in shape at home
From lifting cases of water to pushing cars, athletes from USC are thinking outside the box — or rather, outside the weight room — to stay on top of their training.
Californians receive additional food stamp benefits during COVID-19 pandemic
California residents are receiving extra benefits on their food stamps to cope with the effects of the Coronavirus outbreak, according to the California Association of Food Banks.
Students from different faiths are finding new ways to celebrate their holidays
Passover, Ramadan and Easter, three major holidays for their respective faiths, are going to look different this year due to the coronavirus.
LAUSD schools to remain closed until May 1, will continue to conduct remote learning
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, LAUSD extends school closures beyond the two weeks initially planned.
Oscar winners and nominees use the platform for political musings
During the 2020 Academy Awards, celebrities used their time in the spotlight to make social and political statements. From their speeches on stage to the stitching on their gowns, stars highlighted a number of contemporary issues.
Troy Polamalu elected to Hall of Fame
Over the weekend, former USC football star Troy Polamalu got the famous knock on his door from Pro Football Hall of Fame president David Baker, receiving his invitation as a first-ballot selection to the Hall of Fame class of 2020.