Bobby Martinez

Throughout the United States, March is recognized as Women’s History Month, which highlights the contributions, inequalities, and experiences women have faced throughout history and contemporary society. It’s an important step in uplifting women of all backgrounds and ensuring their stories are amplified. This week, we spoke with A’raelle Fly...

Breaking Barriers: A’raelle Flynn-Bolden

When her performance at the University of Santa Cruz was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Kristina Wong had no idea where to turn to. Suddenly, she went from bowing on stage in front of audiences to sheltering in her apartment in Koreatown, Los Angeles. As the world slammed to a halt, Wong couldn’t help but worry. Will somebody please think...

Crafting Belonging

This article contains references to sexual harassment.Throughout the United States, March is recognized as Woman’s History Month, which highlights the contributions, inequalities, and experiences women have faced throughout history and contemporary society. It’s an important step in uplifting women of all backgrounds and ensuring their stories...

Breaking Barriers: Marsha Norman

We continue our educational exploration for Black History Month, an annual observance that honors the important people and events in Black culture and the history of the United States. Though the month seeks to uplift Black joy, it also is a reminder of the work that must be done as a country to fight against systemic racism, police brutality, and...

The Black Artists of Yesterday, Today, and the Future

This week, we are looking into the work of playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith as we continue our educational exploration for Black History Month, an annual observance that honors the important people and events in Black culture and the history of the United States. February is Black History Month, an annual observance that honors the importa...

The Black Artists of Yesterday, Today, and the Future

February is Black History Month, an annual observance that honors the important people and events in Black culture and the history of the United States. The month highlights the love, success, and bond Black people share and the contributions they have made as a community and for the country, while also honoring and recognizing the strife they have...

The Black Artists of Yesterday, Today, and the Future