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Indigenous women leaders make history in New Mexico
Paris Wise ICT SANTA FE, N.M — Breakfast burritos and boisterous auntie laughs filled a room in the New Mexico State Capitol the morning of the first session on Jan. 21. It was a celebratory gathering with friends and family for the newly sworn in state Rep. Michelle Pauline Abeyta for District 69. Abeyta is a Democrat and Navajo Nation citizen. Her husband, children, nieces, nephews, sisters, aunties and grandma were all in attendance to show their support and it meant a lot to Abeyta.
Indigenous women leaders make history in New Mexico
Paris Wise ICT SANTA FE, N.M — Breakfast burritos and boisterous auntie laughs filled a room in the New Mexico State Capitol the morning of the first session on Jan. 21. It was a celebratory gathering with friends and family for the newly sworn in state Rep. Michelle Pauline Abeyta for District 69. Abeyta is a Democrat and Navajo Nation citizen. Her husband, children, nieces, nephews, sisters, aunties and grandma were all in attendance to show their support and it meant a lot to Abeyta.
Native nations respond to Los Angeles fires Original
Stewart Huntington and Paris Wise ICT Firefighting crews from at least five tribal nations are on the ground in Los Angeles, helping battle the most destructive fires in Southern California history and lending support for area residents impacted by the unprecedented wildfires. A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles Tuesday, Jan.
The Katherine Cheung Story: How a Chinese American woman became a pilot in the 1930s
When she became the first Chinese woman to earn her pilot's license in the United States, she was part of the one percent of women pilots in the entire country -- and, as a woman of color, she was one percent of the one percent of women pilots. LOS ANGELES -- To say Katherine Sui Fun Cheung was a rarity in the 1930s is an understatement. In a time when Chinese women were expected to be meek and quiet, Katherine wasn't a typical pilot. She was a daredevil stunt pilot who raced planes.
Students launch startups during the shutdown
Three USC students pushed through the pandemic to start their own businesses. Tiana Hannemann (left) and her father Max (right) teaching yoga virtually for their new business, Yoga Room Hawaii in Oahu, Hawaii. Photo courtesy of: Tianna Hannemann Have you thought of starting a business of your own? Despite many business closures and people losing their jobs all over the world, these students were inspired to build something of their own and encourage others to do the same.
Pfizer vaccine reaches stage 3 clinical trials with promising new efficacy data
USC officials say Pfizer’s new data release shows promising results, but what are the next steps in the race for COVID-19 vaccines? FILE - In this Monday, July 27, 2020 file photo, a nurse prepares a shot as a study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., gets underway in Binghamton, N.Y. On Tuesday, Sept.
Spotify announces new music promotion feature
The streaming giant will allow artists to influence the algorithm that creates personalized recommendations for users. Although Spotify does not disclose how much it pays artists per stream, analysts calculate it at about $0.00318 or $3.18 per 1,000 streams. (Photo courtesy of Heidi Fin/Unsplash) Spotify announced Nov. 2 that artists will soon be able to promote their music to more users if they agree to take a pay cut on the platform.
Ballot box burning forces L.A. County to take action
The Los Angeles County Registrar will replace the box and increase the frequency of drop box ballot collections. Many ballots were salvaged after a drop box was set on fire in Baldwin Park. For ballots that were damaged, officials were able to identify voter information to contact those whose ballots were affected. (Photo by Brad Streicher) An official L.A. County ballot drop box was damaged by fire outside of Baldwin Park Library on Oct. 18.
What younger generations should know about the life and death of Eddie Van Halen
USC’s Thornton School of Music Chair of the Studio Guitar Program and USC students share valuable and personal stories. FILE - This July 14, 1984 file photo shows Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen, left, performing "Beat It" with Michael Jackson during Jackson's Victory Tour concert in Irving, Texas. Van Halen, who had battled cancer, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. He was 65.
Students call on USC Lusk member to stop evictions in Chinatown
Jerome Fink is the co-founder of VF Developments, which attempted to evict its residents in Feb. The 920 Everett Tenant Association protests evictions in Chinatown. (Photo courtesy of 920 Everett Tenant Association/Facebook). The USC Student Coalition for Asian Pacific Empowerment (SCAPE) launched a petition in late August protesting a USC committee member’s involvement at a complex in Chinatown where residents are being evicted to allow for .
National Association of Black Journalists seek to uplift reporters of color in first meeting of semester
Leaders share the importance of the organization Graphic Design by Melody Waintal/Canva Back when Annenberg Media Center was bustling with in-person action, sophomore Marlize Duncan said she remembers being the only Black person in the newsroom for pitch meetings, a lack of diversity that she said left her wondering who else she could reach out to.
“Playoff Rondo” could be essential to the Lakers’ championship hopes
The veteran guard has showcased his value since returning to the court against the Rockets. Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) and guard Rajon Rondo (9) talks late in the second half against the Chicago Bulls in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Chicago.
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