CivitasLA

Sep 29, 2021

Latino art and artists have played an important role in the history and life of the Los Angeles region, dating back to the 1920’s. For nearly 50 years, Self-Help Graphics & Art (SHG) has served as a prominent center for Latino art in printmaking, exhibition, and training, while also serving as a resource for young and...

Sep 15, 2021

Reports suggest Latinas, a fast-growing segment of the U.S. population, will represent 30% of the female population by 2060. However, statistics have also shown that 3 in 10 Latina households have zero or negative wealth. Recognizing the wealth gap as a call to action, New Economics for Women was founded – in 1984 –...

Sep 7, 2021

The actress, Greta Gerwig is quoted as saying: “Los Angeles is a place where if you have the right person with you, there are all these little worlds that you would never guess by just looking at the exterior of what the city is.”

In this mini episode, let’s recap a few of our region’s “hidden gems” as...

Sep 3, 2021

While most studies warn of the health risks of alcohol consumption, researchers at the University of Oxford have looked at whether having a drink may play a role in improving social cohesion, given its long association with human social activities. The study further shows that frequenting a local pub can directly affect...