“There were failures of systems, failure of protocol, but really we are talking about a failure of empathy.” This was what Charles Johnson told me when I interviewed him for “Saving Moms,” a documentary I was producing for KCET.
Scary wildfires, devastating floods, super-intense heat, and hurricanes are not just on the horizon, they are here. So, we must find ways – big and small – to protect our planet so she can save us.
I’ve been refreshed by two recent experiences, that I now call the “wow” factor, to keep me going.
Wandrea Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, were profiles in courage last Tuesday as they appeared before the January 6th committee.
Whether it’s the mayoral race in 2022 or the presidential race in 2024, people need know their votes count – but only if they use it.
Those of us who believe a peaceful world is possible need to figure out how we can truly become “indivisible” as we vow in our pledge of allegiance.
“I won him!” Those were words shared with me by a young mother who had been fighting to regain custody of her son for four years.
Brilliant Corners is a housing agency in downtown Los Angeles that provides supportive services to people experiencing homelessness or coming out from institutionalization.
Bonnie Boswell explores the many challenges facing formerly incarcerated women.
On KCET’s series about youth justice, Kevin Rodas, a member of the Arts and Healing Justice Network (AHJN or The Network) in Los Angeles, said this about his job in delivery services, “I just go home feeling good about myself. I try to carry myself with the utmost respect.”
There are heroes among us. Right now, I’m thinking of two people, Julian Harris and Fabian Debora. Both men work with youth at the Arts and Healing Justice Network (aka AHJN or The Network).
The Arts and Healing Justice Network uses art to help youth impacted by the criminal justice system like 23-year-old Kevin Rodas.
PBS SoCal, Southern California’s home for the premieres of new PBS programs, hosted the world premiere of the new documentary Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story on Feb. 3 at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles. Over 175 guests attended the red-carpet event and standing room only screening and panel discussion that included legendary music producer Quincy Jones, Disney CEO and Williams’ homeowner Robert Iger, as well as Williams’ grandchildren Paul Hudson, Gayle Harvey Beavers and Karen Hudson-Freeman.