Nation, World + Society

UCLA’s Eddie Cole says the full history of how enslaved Black people in the U.S. became free is not a feel-good story, which makes it vital to understanding history.

For the first time there was a showcase dedicated to community-engaged research.

The trend “could cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars,” said report co-author Kassandra Hernández.

Alumna will hold appointments in urban planning and the department of Chicana and Chicano and Central American Studies.

Online-only class allows organizers to welcome students from the United States, Mexico and Guatemala.

The impact of California’s comparatively stringent pandemic mitigation measures will be key to the state’s economic growth.

The past year was an opportunity to become even stronger advocates for social justice and equity.

Yes, says a new report by the UCLA Center for Scholars and Storytellers, but only when they approach these topics in a credible, supportive way.

The director of UCLA’s Chicano Studies Research Center is stepping down at the end of June after nearly two decades.

New social media campaign was created by Professor Renee Tajima-Peña and alumnus Jeff Chang.

UCLA Professor Dov Waxman shares insights into the latest hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians.

Discussion among UCLA faculty, leadership and alumni emphasized education, advocacy, allyship.

UCLA’s Karen Umemoto and David Yoo discuss the United States’ long history of racism and exclusion.

AAPI faculty and staff at UCLA recommend media that provide insights into history, culture, struggle and contributions.

UCLA experts say while it’s a positive step, real progress on countering stereotypes and building equity domestically and around the world will take much more work.

The director of The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA provides her analysis of why this has been such an important issue for Armenians.

The AP turned to UCLA professor Brian Taylor to debunk a doctored photo making the rounds on social media.

A UCLA survey details the effect of falling incomes, COVID-19 health issues and pandemic-related restrictions on Angelenos’ quality of life.

Report examined 14 school districts, which together serve more than two-thirds of Black students in the region.

UCLA had more faculty honored than any other university.

A study co-authored by UCLA researchers finds hundreds of public water systems are out of compliance with state standards.

A new report predicts growing numbers of apprehensive Latino immigrant parents in California will disenroll kids from public health programs.

Dean Eileen Strempel and alumnus Stephen Handel share insights on how to best serve neo-traditional students.

UCLA sociologist Patrick Heuveline reports on the dramatic impact in the U.S. and other nations.

The report found “meaningful progress” over past decade, but noted that child labor violations and other abuses persist.