Protecting Black mothers before, during and after pregnancy March 14, 2024 The UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education hosted a talk by L.A. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.
Newsroom’s top videos: Wooden’s stamp on history, Bruinettes pride and more March 11, 2024 In addition, how doctoral student AJ Addae is opening doors for people of color in cosmetics research, and the impact of AI on the academy.
Diversity in demand: People of color, women – in audience and on the big screen – hold keys to industry survival March 7, 2024 People of color also hit historic highs while women drop in key jobs, according to UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.
Women on history, today’s realities and visions for the future March 1, 2024 From conferences to art making, explore events across campus that represent the diverse experiences, leadership and research of women.
Gold Dust Twins: How two law students made a civil rights–era connection February 29, 2024 Katharine “Kitty” Young and Evan Mitchell Zepeda discovered their relatives, both civil rights icons, were longtime best friends.
Marcus Hunter pens alternative histories of racial healing, cues Rihanna February 29, 2024 The professor’s latest book uses creative nonfiction to show how one of the nation’s most divisive topics is bigger than money.
What prevents more Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans from seeking mental health care? February 29, 2024 Tailoring outreach by cultures, languages and nationalities could help increase utilization of services.
UCLA Data Equity Center aims to provide data expertise to those who need it February 26, 2024 The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and its network of partners will offer free assistance across the country.
Daniela Cortez Bravo: Elevating student voices in UCLA’s Hispanic-Serving Institution efforts February 20, 2024 The HSI initiative will be hosting a campus forum on nurturing Latino excellence on Feb. 22.
Watch: Bruinettes bring pillar of the HBCU experience to UCLA February 20, 2024 Since last fall, the danceline performance group has carved out a new space for Black inclusion at Bruin sporting events.
IN FOCUS: Black History Month February 12, 2024 Read a curated selection of stories from across the UCLA campus spotlighting Black voices, histories and research.
‘Your voice matters too’: UCLA’s AJ Addae on the need for young Black scientists in the cosmetics industry February 10, 2024 There’s an “inclusivity problem” when it comes to the testing and development of skin products, the doctoral student and entrepreneur says.
Alumni Helen and Morgan Chu pledge $10 million to benefit UCLA Institute of American Cultures February 5, 2024 The couple’s gift will strengthen ethnic studies at UCLA and advance research in support of social justice.
Bringing Black history, lives into focus at UCLA February 1, 2024 Join Bruins across campus for public performances, art and discussions happening this month.
Empowering Latina Voices: Highlights from the Latina Futures Symposium at UCLA January 29, 2024 Eminent policymakers and scholars from across the country came together to explore law and policy challenges through a Latina lens.
The Time Traveler January 18, 2024 With affirmative action under attack, historian Eddie Cole ponders the past as American colleges and universities barrel toward an uncertain future.
Summers pay off for ethnic studies students – in more ways than one December 11, 2023 The Gold Shield/IAC Ethnic Studies Summer Internships program allows Bruins to get paid while working for a nonprofit.
Flashback: Video ‘time capsule’ features American Indian studies scholars November 30, 2023 In 2011, four Bruins pledged to serve Native communities — here’s where they are today.
Weavings preserve artist’s Navajo heritage as cultural erasures loom November 28, 2023 Works from Melissa Cody are on display as part of the “Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living” exhibition at the Hammer Museum.
Watch, listen: U.S. Indigenous population gains puzzle researchers November 18, 2023 Professor and demographer Desi Small-Rodriguez sees the power in numbers in helping her community build a better future.
Hospitals serving large Black, Latino populations have fewer resources for cancer care November 16, 2023 A UCLA study shows these facilities are much less likely than others to offer the full range of core cancer services.
10th annual Hollywood Diversity Report finds more top TV shows feature racially, ethnically diverse casts November 9, 2023 Disability, race/ethnicity and gender representation in 2021–22 continued to lag in this industry deep dive across streaming, cable and broadcast.
A Bruin guide to celebrating Native American heritage November 2, 2023 Online UCLA calendar is dedicated to promoting campus programming around Indigenous intersectionality throughout the year.
Native Bruins — past, present and emerging November 1, 2023 The UCLA American Indian Studies Center selects Indigenous students, staff, faculty or alumni to profile in its monthly spotlight series.
‘To foster future generations of Native feminist leaders’ October 19, 2023 Shannon Speed, director of the UCLA American Indian Studies Center, was named UCLA’s inaugural Paula Gunn Allen Chair in Gender Studies.