Though Horace Tapscott died in 1999, his legacy of music and focus on community burn brighter than ever because of the rising popularity of contemporary jazz artists like Kamasi Washington.
A historical gold boom has resulted in thousands of abandoned mines spread across the Mojave desert that have grave environmental repercussions.
A long history of arts and activism at The Paramount Ballroom precedes the work of the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory. Historically, it has been a source of arts and culture in a neighborhood marked by demographic change and fight against displacement.
An east Hollywood landmark designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is added to the list of UNESCO sites.
Sick of the stereotypes in queer narratives, dancer Jacob Tamata puts his all into directing his first ever vogue performance.
Ruby White is learning to make silver needle noodles, to connect with her Malaysian culture and family.
Female rapper JessB is about to explode onto the scene at her epic EP launch, but not before she uncovers untold family stories.
Hip-hop dancer William Rakena sets an epic goal of performing in his first ever krump battle.
"earthrise" sets off on a month-long journey around Antarctica to study the effects of climate change on the continent.
A look at how locals are finding ways to coexist with their animal neighbours in Australia and Bangladesh.
"earthrise" joins Greenpeace on their Antarctica expedition as they fight for the creation of the world's largest protected area.
A growing Kern County oil spill draws attention to a steam extraction method that is more common than "fracking," yet lacks the same level of regulation.
The Kashmir crisis prompts an emergency session of the U.N. security council; rights groups accuse the police in Zimbabwe of using excessive force; and a seized Iranian oil tanker prepares to sail despite objections from the U.S.
Iranian oil tanker detained by the U.K. for 43 days is released; two U.S. congresswomen attack a ban on them entering Israel; Pakistani and Indian forces exchange fire in Kashmir; six European countries agree to take in migrants stranded at sea.
Pakistan’s prime minister compares Indian government to Nazis; police fires tear gas at protesters in Hong Kong; Iran’s leader says it needs no help protecting the gulf; and a teenager sails across the Atlantic to bring awareness to climate change.
Hong Kong protesters clash at the airport; more than 500 migrants are stranded in the Mediterranean; mysterious accident causes spike in radiation levels in Russian Arctic; and the U.S.-China trade war is impacting Chile’s stable economy.
"Reveal" brings viewers deep into investigations and captures the drama and high stakes of the reporting process.
On "Broken Bread," chef Roy Choi explores social justice issues in Los Angeles and those who use food for change.
"Artbound" explores and illuminates the cultural issues of our times, providing critical in-depth analysis of how the arts and culture affects our society.
"Earth Focus" is an environmental news magazine that features investigative reports and in-depth stories about our changing environment and how it affects people around the world.
The Oromia region, home to more than 25 million Oromos, has been riven by unrest for months over land rights and allegations of human rights violations. Thousands of Ethiopians activists have left the country amid a security crackdown on demonstrations.
