social justice

California Health Interview Survey shows disparities by race and ethnicity, gender, disability and other categories.

The collaboration brings together medical schools, professional medical organizations and activist survivor groups.

Nearly six decades after his death, the civil rights icon's legacy lives on in Westwood through archival materials and courses inspired by his social justice teachings.

UCLA historian Robin D.G. Kelley reflects on nonviolence, protest and teaching in the present moment.

Keel brings his expertise in the history of science, critical forensic analysis, public health research and legal studies to bear in seeking accountability for in-custody deaths. 

New research by the UCLA Pritzker Center for Children and Families examined the impact on the disaster on the educational experiences of children and youths involved with the child welfare system. 

The undergraduate major and minor will expand with plans to add a master’s degree program.

Same-sex marriage has boomed, but LGBTQ rights and protections are under threat of being taken away.

Read about holiday-related happenings on campus and revisit Newsroom stories explaining Juneteenth’s inception, evolution and meaning.

The duo hopes their podcast and website inspire students to learn about their rights as workers.

A new tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus cities and towns.

Participants in social safety net programs had higher rates of employment and were less reliant on public assistance.

Leading voices in politics, media and planning came together to provide an overview of local recovery efforts.

To mark this year’s MLK Day, Newsroom is highlighting a selection of stories on the ways King’s life and work have inspired social justice and teaching at UCLA.

A tribute program honored the late California Assemblywoman’s strong legacy of community activism and work on social justice.

The internet studies scholar holds the David O. Sears Presidential Chair in Social Sciences.

Co-producer Veena Hampapur discusses the project presented by Re:Work, the center’s women-led podcast.

With vision and pragmatism, the longtime campus leader and acclaimed scholar is guiding the university through a pivotal transition.

The larger-than-life UCLA alum, who brought the Bruins and Lakers glory on the court, is honored for his transformative work off of it.

Faculty projects range from protecting incarcerated people to advocacy on behalf of renters and support for people with substance use issues.

The double Bruin, who has been a longtime leader in the fields of law and philanthropy, was honored for her dedication to social justice.

Lawson, who led desegregation and worker justice efforts beginning in the 1960s, was known for teaching nonviolent resistance tactics to thousands of young activists.

Sarahy Torres’ research and outreach seeks to uplift farm-working communities, with a focus on women. (available in Spanish)

Professor Cheryl Keyes invites everyone to join UCLA’s inaugural campus prelude celebration on June 5 at Royce Hall.

The Luskin Center for Innovation receives a federal grant to prepare for extreme heat.