World-renowned photographer, Matika Wilbur shares Native American culture in a series of 76 portraits taken while visiting different 562 federally recognized native tribes.

CultureCecil AlsanussiOctober 31, 2022Cecil Alsanussi, Tyler Simms, Matika Wilbur, Barrett Art Gallery, Native AmericanComment

Corporations Capitalize on Hispanic Culture

Brands launch marketing campaigns surrounding Hispanic Heritage Month.

CultureBrittney Ornelas & Emma KrulOctober 14, 2022Culture, Brittney Ornelas, Emma Krul, Hispanic Heritage Month, Andrea MarcyComment

A Day of Reflection, Pride and Spoken Poetry with Denice Frohman

In memory of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, Oct. 11 is celebrated annually as National Coming Out Day. The Santa Monica College Pride Center celebrated by inviting Puerto Rican and lesbian poet Denice Frohman for an afternoon of spoken word poetry.

CultureEe Lin TsenOctober 12, 2022Ee Lin Tsen, LGBTQ+, poetry, spoken word, National Coming Out Day, SMC Pride Center, SMC GSA, Denise FrohmanComment

'Viva Mexico!' Chanted Throughout Los Angeles

The Mexican Independence Parade aspires to reconnect the Mexican community to their culture while educating others of the importance of Mexican Independence Day.

CultureMichael ZavalaOctober 1, 2022mexican, mexican-american, parade, Michael Zavala, Caylo SealsComment

Festival of Unity in Koreatown

The Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation held their 49th annual celebration after a three year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CultureTimothy LewisSeptember 30, 2022koreatown, korean, festival, Los Angeles, East LA, Timothy Lewis, Anthony ClingermanComment

Lack of Undocumented Representation in Politics

Undocumented students share their frustrations with the election cycles.

CultureCarmen GonzalezJune 4, 2022Carmen Gonzalez, undocumented students, DACA, mayoral race, primary electionComment

Walk through History at Venice Heritage Museum

A new museum is coming to Los Angeles within the next three years, which will capture all the fascinating history of Venice, California

CultureSophia ElridissiMay 30, 2022Sophia Elridissi, venice, museumComment

Dolores Huerta Talks Abortion Rights at Adelante Club Meeting

Activist and leader Dolores Huerta talks Roe v. Wade, activism, and the cultural forces that stigmatize abortion.

L.A. Vegan Exchange Serves Up Vibes

A street market crafted by vegans with the goal of creating a close knit community welcoming to all.

CultureSydney Adams-SmithApril 18, 2022Sydney Adams-Smith, Anna Sophia Moltke, vegan, vegansim, veganismComment

Border Town Art Gallery ‘The Front Arte Cultura’ Uplifts Voice of Artists Worldwide

In San Ysidro, Calif., a border town yards away from Tijuana, Mexico, the community center Casa Familiar showcases submissions from artists across the globe with The Front Art Cultura.

Rain Boe Brings Color To Spring Street

Gardener Rain Boe Wave volunteers daily tending to the lush Spring Street Garden in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.

CultureGavin J. QuintonApril 7, 2022Gavin Quinton, Garden, DTLAComment

Watching War on Social Media

How are SMC students coping as socials are flooded with news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

Culture, UkraineAndrea MarcyMarch 14, 2022social media, war, Ukraine, Andrea MarcyComment

Alumni Profile: The Parkin Way

Santa Monica College (SMC) alum Miranda Parkin is an award-winning voiceover artist and professional animator, but life hasn’t always been smooth sailing in finding their place in the world.

CultureJuliette MarquisFebruary 23, 2022Juliette Marquis, Profiles, alumniComment

Boss Women at SMC

CultureGuadalupe Perez & Rebecca HoganDecember 6, 2021Rebecca Hogan, Guadalupe PerezComment

Diwali: An Indian Christmas

CultureAnushka SoniDecember 3, 2021Anushka SoniComment

Native American Heritage Month

Since November 1990 when former President George W. Bush approved a House Joint Resolution designating the month as “National American Indian Heritage Month," the U.S. annually sets aside every November to celebrate the cultural heritage of indigenous Native American tribes.

CultureSarah NachimsonNovember 30, 2021Comment