Race & Ethnicity

Los Angeles-based artist Kelly Akashi reflects on her Japanese American family history during World War II for an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

from Greater LA

A new book explains how the Rothschild family became the center of conspiracy theories, from who controls the world’s banks to the origins of COVID.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Ownership of the Bolsa Chica Mesa, a six-acre plot of land just north of Huntington Beach, was transferred to native Tongva and Acjachemen tribes after ancient remains were found.

Indigenous communities in OC receive their land back for the first time

Ownership of the Bolsa Chica Mesa, a six-acre plot of land just north of Huntington Beach, was transferred to native Tongva and Acjachemen tribes after ancient remains were found.

from Greater LA

In High on the Hog's second season, producers Fabienne Toback and Karis Jagger continue to explore how Black hands in the pot influence what America eats.

'High on the Hog' Season 2 explores how Black hands shape what America eats

In High on the Hog's second season, producers Fabienne Toback and Karis Jagger continue to explore how Black hands in the pot influence what America eats.

from Good Food

Sixty years ago, President Kennedy met with Latino activists in Houston the night before his assassination.

First president to court the Latino vote: JFK

Sixty years ago, President Kennedy met with Latino activists in Houston the night before his assassination.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Larry Li was inspired to create “Ask Your Ma About ‘89” after learning a harrowing story about how the Tiananmen Square protests affected his family.

‘Ask Your Ma About ‘89’ shows impact of Tiananmen Square

Larry Li was inspired to create “Ask Your Ma About ‘89” after learning a harrowing story about how the Tiananmen Square protests affected his family.

from Greater LA

A husband and wife duo has created the Teacher Village Initiative, which offers resources and training for Black educators.

A teacher village program cultivates Black male educators in LA

A husband and wife duo has created the Teacher Village Initiative, which offers resources and training for Black educators.

from KCRW Features

Actress-comedian Leslie Jones discusses her memoir, overcoming personal and career obstacles, and her relationship with ‘SNL’ creator, Lorne Michaels.

‘Leslie F*cking Jones’ chronicles comedian’s life, career obstacles

Actress-comedian Leslie Jones discusses her memoir, overcoming personal and career obstacles, and her relationship with ‘SNL’ creator, Lorne Michaels.

from The Business

Award-winning food journalist and historian Toni Tipton-Martin spotlights the creativity, hospitality, and excellence of Black drinking culture.

How African American mixology shaped the way we drink

Award-winning food journalist and historian Toni Tipton-Martin spotlights the creativity, hospitality, and excellence of Black drinking culture.

from Good Food

In “Let Us Descend,” author Jesmyn Ward follows a young enslaved woman’s journey from the Carolinas to Louisiana in the pre-Civil War South.

Jesmyn Ward explores life of enslaved woman pre-Civil War

In “Let Us Descend,” author Jesmyn Ward follows a young enslaved woman’s journey from the Carolinas to Louisiana in the pre-Civil War South.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A new book called “The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema From Fodder To Oscar” traces 50 years of Black characters and culture in scary movies.

Encore: Why ‘the Black guy dies first’ in horror movies

A new book called “The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema From Fodder To Oscar” traces 50 years of Black characters and culture in scary movies.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Africa meets America as Pierre Thiam brings the flavors of his native Senegal to more kitchens in his new home.

Pierre Thiam digs into the food of Senegal using seasonal California ingredients

Africa meets America as Pierre Thiam brings the flavors of his native Senegal to more kitchens in his new home.

from Good Food

As he keeps racking up awards while shining a light on Native foodways, chef Sean Sherman hasn't forgotten his roots on the Pine Ridge reservation.

Sean Sherman is the “Sioux Chef” opening doors for other Native cooks

As he keeps racking up awards while shining a light on Native foodways, chef Sean Sherman hasn't forgotten his roots on the Pine Ridge reservation.

from Good Food

Jews and Muslims are seeing a surge of hate crimes in the U.S. after Hamas attacked Israel. What could this mean for foreign policy and unity at home?

Hate crimes surge in US as Middle East conflict continues

Jews and Muslims are seeing a surge of hate crimes in the U.S. after Hamas attacked Israel. What could this mean for foreign policy and unity at home?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Silver Dollar Road follows the Reels family’s battle to keep their North Carolina beachfront property, even at the cost of going to jail.

Black family refuses to give up their land in new documentary

Silver Dollar Road follows the Reels family’s battle to keep their North Carolina beachfront property, even at the cost of going to jail.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Harvesting Indigenous ingredients on Navajo Nation land, Zachariah and Mary Ben make and sell non-GMO, heritage-style baby food.

Bidii Baby Foods uses Indigenous ingredients to help feed the Navajo Nation

Harvesting Indigenous ingredients on Navajo Nation land, Zachariah and Mary Ben make and sell non-GMO, heritage-style baby food.

from Good Food

Drawing on her Karuk heritage, Native Californian Sara Calvosa Olson shares how quail eggs, chanterelles, and abalone were Indigenous foods long before they showed up on fine dining…

Decolonize your diet with this Native Californian cookbook

Drawing on her Karuk heritage, Native Californian Sara Calvosa Olson shares how quail eggs, chanterelles, and abalone were Indigenous foods long before they showed up on fine dining…

from Good Food

Food historian Christina Ward documents the practical and spiritual ways that religion shapes what we eat.

In the name of the fork: How religion shaped what America eats

Food historian Christina Ward documents the practical and spiritual ways that religion shapes what we eat.

from Good Food

Yunte Huang’s final book in his Rendezvous with American History trilogy focuses on the remarkable life of Chinese American actress Anna May Wong.

Yunte Huang brings legend Anna May Wong to life in latest book

Yunte Huang’s final book in his Rendezvous with American History trilogy focuses on the remarkable life of Chinese American actress Anna May Wong.

from Greater LA

For 15 years, the Hola México Film Festival has been bringing the best of Mexican cinema to Los Angeles. Now they’re celebrating with a big quinceañera party.

Hola México Film Festival celebrates its quinceañera with big lineup

For 15 years, the Hola México Film Festival has been bringing the best of Mexican cinema to Los Angeles. Now they’re celebrating with a big quinceañera party.

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