Jillian Russell

Jillian Russell

South L.A. Editor for Annenberg Media

Jillian Russell is the Wednesday and Thursday South L.A. editor at Annenberg Media. As a senior journalism major and screenwriting minor, she gets to explore and report on the world of arts, entertainment and culture.

Remembering Black trailblazer Onie B. Granville

Learn how this historic Black-owned bank made a difference in 1960s Los Angeles.

By Maddy Reynolds, Jack Reid, Jose Romo, Samuel Reno, Nicole Barron and Jillian Russell●

Los Angeles Community College District launches pilot program to support students experiencing homelessness

The year-long program will direct over $1 million of funding toward L.A. community college students facing housing insecurity.

By Tess Patton, Lyme Cho, Suejin Lim, Jillian Russell and Taylor Marie Contarino●

President Folt addresses university goals

During Thursday’s state of the university address, President Folt shared her plans for campus development, which she called “moonshots.”

By Andrea Klick, Jillian Russell and Charlotte Phillipp●

A farewell tour for #SeasonByeve of ‘Insecure’

Intersections South L.A. traveled south of the 10 freeway to talk with locals about having their home featured on Issa Rae’s HBO original series.

By Miyae Folkes, Robert Gifford, Jillian Russell, Haleemon Anderson and Olivia Tyler●

Battle of the bell: Talking Trojan traditions

USC students share their favorite parts of rivalry week against the UCLA Bruins

By Thomas Johnson, Grace Sodi, Sreenidhi Boopathi, Justin Heo and Jillian Russell●

‘The cost for child care is almost my entire monthly stipend as a graduate student’

COVID-19 pandemic and rising child care costs pose new challenges for student parents

By Jillian Russell and Tannistha Sinha●

South L.A. reacts to California recall election results and GOP frontrunner Larry Elder

Residents share their views on the self-proclaimed “Sage from South Central.”

By Haleemon Anderson and Jillian Russell●

New skate park in South L.A. ramps up the skater community

The new skate park creates a community hub for local skaters.

By Gina Nguyen, Deja Charisse, Jillian Russell, India Otto, Michael Fiumefreddo and Cara Westra●

The Hola Mexico Film Festival returns in person after being sidelined by the pandemic

Sticking to COVID-19 safety guidelines, the Hola Mexico Film Festival brings light to Latinx film creatives.

By Gabriela Levy, Jillian Russell and Mayte Carrillo●

Going the (social) distance: Everything you need to know about COVID-19 travel recommendations

The CDC has a number of resources to help you learn when it is safe to travel and how best to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

By Jillian Russell●

Is there a vaccine site near you?

A collection of COVID-19 vaccination sites near South Los Angeles.

By J.P. Dabu, Astrid Kayembe, Jillian Russell, Mia Brower, Andrea Klick, Emily Bonilla, Kylie Storm and Andres Guadron●

Five websites to help you learn and prepare for the COVID-19 vaccine

Dímelo shares some virtual resources to help people learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Jillian Russell●

Amy Poehler’s ‘Moxie’ highlights the importance of intersectional feminism

Netflix’s “Moxie" is not your average teen film. It explores intersectionality, activism and allyship.

By Jillian Russell●

New children’s book tells the stories of 11 trailblazing Latinas

Naibe Reynoso, a multi-Emmy award-winning journalist and author will publish her new children’s book, “Courageous History Makers: 11 Women from Latin America who Changed the World” on March 8.

By Jillian Russell and Lizzy Reisinger●

Carrying on the legacy of Hollywood’s Black trailblazers

Residents from South Los Angeles and beyond celebrate the lives of Black entertainers and their accomplishments in honor of Black History Month.

By Pranav Iyer, Katherine Salisbury, Jillian Russell, Marissa Russ and Mia Brower●