Meet Los Jornaleros Del Norte, A Band Empowering Migrant Workers

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

Alvarado and León at band practice. (Sarah Zahedi/Neon Tommy)

Music "creates and recreates the struggle."

An Ex-Gang Member On Curtailing South LA's Recidivism Rate

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Sarah Zahedi
Contributor

Beron Thompkins at the Black Male Youth Academy (Courtesy of the Social Justice Learning Institute)

“The gang was supposed to give me some kind of protection."

A South LA High School Takes A New Approach To Curbing Suspension Rates

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

Mykia Moore, a sophomore at Augustus Hawkins High, got into a fight with her best friend last year over a boy. (Sarah Zahedi)

Here is a look into one of the LAUSD schools that launched a restorative justice program.

FEATURE: Conway

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

Conway at the Fonda Theatre Nov. 12 (Sarah Zahedi)

The L.A.-based singer is making moves in the music world with her debut EP.

FEATURE: The Ceremonies

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

The Ceremonies at The Fonda Nov. 12 (Sarah Zahedi)

Since the October release of their first EP, The Ceremonies are taking the music world by storm.

The Fratellis At The Fonda Theatre: Review

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

The Fratellis at The Fonda Theatre 11/12 (Sarah Zahedi)

The band ended the American leg of their tour with a bang.

L.A. Social Workers Rally For Decreased Workload

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Charlie Magovern, Kate Flexter, Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporters

The SEIU said the County gives social workers too large of caseloads.

Emmys 2013: Stars Attend Pre-Emmy Celebration

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

We take you behind the scenes.

Nature's Brew Cafe Offers Healthy Food To South L.A. Residents

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

Nature's Brew Cafe (Sarah Zahedi)

General Manager Noa Sztar hopes the cafe stands out among restaurants near USC.

Some South LA Churches Support DOMA, Prop 8 Rulings

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

A member of L.A.’s premier Black gay men’s wellness organization “In the Meantime” (Claire Pires, Annenberg Radio News)

From Intersections South L.A.: Local clergy embrace same-sex marriage.

Seth Meyers Visits USC

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

Meyers' thoughts on comedy, his career and performing for college students.

App TwentyTwo Fosters Artist-Fan Connections With Audio Messages

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

Musician Robert Schwartzman discusses how the new app allows musicians to send audio messages to fans.

Measure E Bond Tax Rates Cause Controversy

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

The board of education is considering speeding up the tax rate increase.

Human Trafficking In U.S. Raises Calls For Awareness And Legal Action

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Sarah Zahedi
Contributor

Government officials discuss legal reform at Human Trafficking Symposium at USC on Nov. 16.

Victim and advocates hope to spread awareness and push for legal reform.

Los Angeles City Council Funds Gang Prevention Programs To Help Transform Lives

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

Andy Rodriguez discusses his personal transformation as a Bressee Foundation student.

Corrupt Elite Inspires Occupy Protester To Act

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

Leslie Radford, Occupy L.A. Protestor

College professor discusses her hopes for future of Occupy L.A. movement.

Occupy Protester Fights Against Corruption, With Personal Causes

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

Alissa Kokkins, Occupy L.A. Protestor (Sarah Zahedi)

Occupy L.A. activist looks back on a year of protesting in the L.A. area.

Colorado College Student Says Finals More Important Than Paul Ryan

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

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A Colorado College student explains why she did not attend Paul Ryan's rally.

Middle East Uprisings Increase Muslim-West Divide

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

Middle East uprisings in response to an anti-Muslim film alienate the Islamic world further from the West.

Redondo Beach Democrats Voice Support For Obama

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Sarah Zahedi
Staff Reporter

Left: Aerospace Engineer Niraj Mehta. Right: LAUSD Teacher Lynn Thompson

Redondo Beach Democrats explain why they will vote to re-elect Obama this November at a phone bank event.

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Meet Los Jornaleros Del Norte, A Band Empowering Migrant Workers

An Ex-Gang Member On Curtailing South LA's Recidivism Rate

A South LA High School Takes A New Approach To Curbing Suspension Rates

FEATURE: Conway

FEATURE: The Ceremonies

The Fratellis At The Fonda Theatre: Review

L.A. Social Workers Rally For Decreased Workload

Emmys 2013: Stars Attend Pre-Emmy Celebration

Nature's Brew Cafe Offers Healthy Food To South L.A. Residents

Some South LA Churches Support DOMA, Prop 8 Rulings

Seth Meyers Visits USC

App TwentyTwo Fosters Artist-Fan Connections With Audio Messages

Measure E Bond Tax Rates Cause Controversy

Human Trafficking In U.S. Raises Calls For Awareness And Legal Action

Los Angeles City Council Funds Gang Prevention Programs To Help Transform Lives

Corrupt Elite Inspires Occupy Protester To Act

Occupy Protester Fights Against Corruption, With Personal Causes

Colorado College Student Says Finals More Important Than Paul Ryan

Middle East Uprisings Increase Muslim-West Divide

Redondo Beach Democrats Voice Support For Obama

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