Nic Cha Kim’s Journalist Portfolio

The Legacy of the Paul Robeson Players in 1970s L.A. Black Theater

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — In 1970s Compton, the Paul Robeson Players emerge as one of L.A.'s longest-running Black theaters.

Nov. 7, 2024

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Case Study House #16

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — 16 revives 1950s Case Study style, preserving its original steel and design.

Nov. 6, 2024

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Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — The life of the visionary musician, dancer and activist Nobuko Miyamoto.

Nov. 1, 2024

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Case Study House #18: The West House

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — West House showcases California culture with natural light and vintage materials for better living.

Oct. 30, 2024

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Black Art: A Brockman Gallery Legacy

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — Brockman Gallery was the center of a community of Black artists in L.A. from 1967-1990.

Oct. 25, 2024

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Case Study House #26: The Harrison House

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — Case Study House #26, the Harrison House, is Northern California's only example, preserved today.

Oct. 23, 2024

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Arts & Architecture: The Case Study House Program

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — West Coast Modernism took hold in post-WWII with the "Case Study Houses" program.

Oct. 18, 2024

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Case Study House #23C: The Triad House

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — The Triad House in La Jolla shares its rich architectural history with future generations.

Oct. 16, 2024

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Blended Worlds: The Fusion of Art & Science at JPL

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory transforms science into awe-inspiring creative projects.

Oct. 11, 2024

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Case Study House #8: The Eames House

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — The Eames family preserves Case Study House #8, honoring its 1950s legacy and modern design.

Oct. 9, 2024

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The Cheech

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — Follow Cheech Marin's journey from comedy icon to Chicano art advocate.

Oct. 4, 2024

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Case Study House #22: The Stahl House

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — The Stahl House preserves its legacy, with the family sharing its rich history and origins.

Oct. 3, 2024

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Puppet of 10-Yr-Old Syrian Refugee, Little Amal, Learns ASL

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — Little Amal, a 12-ft-tall puppet of a Syrian refugee, learns ASL with Deaf West Theatre.

Dec. 29, 2023

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East West Players: A Home on Stage

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — Chronicling the 58-year history of the longest running theatre of color in the U.S.

Nov. 8, 2023

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Angel City Press: L.A. through the Pages

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — Angel City Press has been shaping and influencing public understanding of LA for decades.

Nov. 1, 2023

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Artists-In-Residence

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — Artists-In-Residence programs provide artists opportunities to create uninterrupted work.

Oct. 25, 2023

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L.A. Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement

KOCE-TV (Costa Mesa, CA) — Following the Watts Uprising, UCLA increased film program enrollment of students of color.

Oct. 18, 2023

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How Prospering Backyards Unifies Art, Science & Community

KCET — For decades, communities in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, Vernon, Commerce, Maywood, Huntington Park, and Bell have grappled with severe lead soil contamination from Exide Technologies. Community project Prospering Backyards aims to fight back, combining the power of science, art and activism to reduce lead exposure and strengthen community connections with the soil.

Oct. 13, 2023

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