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COVID’s Shadow on Southern California

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Silver Linings of the Pandemic

Southern California Residents Share Where They Found Joy Amidst The Chaos — By Ashley King, Desiree Leon Rosales, Genrich Criste, and Sophia Kandah A young woman who learned how to be alone participated in a giving chain with strangers through Facebook and sent them gifts with the intent to spread positivity. The Quilting For Community executive director taught quilting and donated many…

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Silver Linings of the Pandemic
Silver Linings of the Pandemic

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Mar 15, 2021

COVID & Community Erasure

Travel bans, hate crimes and stereotyping by law enforcement, the Arab-American experience is not equivalent to that of somebody with European origins. Identifying these individual experiences as equal is the reason why Arab-Americans see limited media coverage of and support for their community, especially during COVID-19. Based upon census data…

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COVID & Community Erasure
COVID & Community Erasure

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Feb 19, 2021

Is Sherman Oaks More Diverse Than It Seems?

Is the census representative of the communities it represents? According to data by Census Reporter and due to politics surrounding the census, this may not be the case. Sherman Oaks (91403) is a neighborhood in Los Angeles County with a population of 25,156 people. …

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Is Sherman Oaks More Diverse Than It Seems?
Is Sherman Oaks More Diverse Than It Seems?

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Feb 5, 2021

Identity Crisis: Finding Myself in the Arab-American Community

When I start to lose myself, I wonder… Who am I? I am a Palestinian-Lebanese woman with ties to the Armenian community who was born and raised in Northridge, CA and a college student navigating the throes…

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Identity Crisis: Finding Myself in the Arab-American Community
Identity Crisis: Finding Myself in the Arab-American Community

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Dec 15, 2020

Diaspora Guilt: An Armenian living in Los Angeles aids in the war effort abroad

19-year-old college student and Armenian Youth Federation member, Meghri Ashekian, shares her experience living through the war as an Armenian in the diaspora. On Sept. 27, a ceasefire agreement between Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh, and Azerbaijan was violated, which led to a five week war and thousands of…

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Armenia

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Nov 5, 2020

Support Small Businesses: The Best Coffee Shops in the SFV

The San Fernando Valley has some of the trendiest cafes in the country. Especially during the pandemic, getting some socially distanced fresh air and supporting small businesses is incredibly important. However, sometimes it can be difficult to find the best coffee shops and cafes to study and work or hang out at. This interactive map will help you navigate the best independent coffee shops in the Valley. Give them a try and we promise you won’t be disappointed!

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