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Why diversity is critical to media and entertainment – and how to achieve it

Why diversity is critical to media and entertainment – and how to achieve it

by LA Urban League | Sep 27, 2021 | In The News

Sept 27, 2021Cathy Li Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) has recently become one of the most trending topics in the media and entertainment industry. But embracing diversity isn’t only about doing the right thing. Analysis shows that ethics and profits...
Despair over gentrification reaches new depths in South L.A.

Despair over gentrification reaches new depths in South L.A.

by LA Urban League | Sep 24, 2021 | In The News

SEPT. 24, 2021ERIKA D. SMITH Gina Fields talks almost wistfully about one her favorite activities growing up in “The Jungle,” the part of South L.A. that most Angelenos now know as rapidly gentrifying Baldwin Village. “I used to walk through Leimert Park as a kid to...
New California housing law challenged in court by Los Angeles nonprofit

New California housing law challenged in court by Los Angeles nonprofit

by LA Urban League | Sep 23, 2021 | In The News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021HANNAH WILEY A Los Angeles-based nonprofit sued California on Wednesday to halt the implementation of a new housing law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last week that allows cities to rezone certain urban neighborhoods for small apartment buildings. The...
Community colleges play vital role in minority communities

Community colleges play vital role in minority communities

by LA Urban League | Jul 23, 2021 | In The News

Janice Hayes KyserJuly 23, 2021 LOS ANGELES — A recent study conducted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Commission (LAEDC) examining the disparities in education and career opportunities for people of color in the Los Angeles region concludes that community...
Despair over gentrification reaches new depths in South L.A.

Explaining Hollywood: How to become a film editor

by LA Urban League | Jul 6, 2021 | In The News

By ANOUSHA SAKOUIJuly 5, 2021 When Chloé Zhao was nominated for best film editing at this year’s Academy Awards, it boosted the chances that her movie, “Nomadland,” would win best picture. The Oscar win continued a long-running streak. Every best-picture winner since...
Despair over gentrification reaches new depths in South L.A.

L.A. creates advisory commission to study reparations pilot program for some Black Angelenos

by LA Urban League | Jun 24, 2021 | In The News

By ERIN B. LOGANJUNE 18, 2021 Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Friday announced the formation of an advisory commission that would develop and advocate for a pilot reparations program targeted at a cohort of Black Angelenos. The city had previously dedicated...
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