Bless Me, Ultima
Our new tradition, on the Bedrosian Bookclub, is to read a witchy book for the month of October. This year … We’re taking a look at the coming of age novel, Bless Me, Ultimaby Rudolfo Anaya. This is the story of Antonio Marez, a six year old boy caught between Read more…
On 4/20, Experts and Politicians Address Racist Marijuana Policing
Inverse quoted Jody Armour of the USC Gould School about racist enforcement of marijuana-related crimes.
Latinos are denied mortgages because they’re great savers. Really.
KPCC-FM’s “Take Two” quoted Richard Green in an article titled “Latinos are denied mortgages because they’re great savers. Really.” Green commented on why Latinos are often denied mortgages despite large saving accounts. That’s in part because lenders rely heavily on credit scores to make their decisions, and Latinos don’t build Read more…
“Real Women” Has Something for Everyone
by Robyn Burleson The Bedrosian Center’s Policy at the Playhouse initiative was formed last spring to highlight and encourage conversations about governance within the dramatic and artistic outlets in the community. On September 29, the Center traveled to the Pasadena Playhouse to lead a discussion about community, the immigrant experience, and women in the Read more…
Policy at the Playhouse: Real Women Have Curves
Policy at the Playhouse, recognizes that conversations about governance take place in many different fora and are voiced by many different communities. The Bedrosian Center is teaming up with the Pasadena Playhouse to lead an audience discussion after a performance of Real Women Have Curves, a stage play written by LA Read more…
Identity Politics
February 5, 2013 2:00pm to 3:30pm The Political Student Assembly, LGBT Resource Center, and Bedrosian Center are co-sponsoring a LA City Council Meet and Greet & Candidate Forum with two USC alumni – Ana Cubas and Matt Szabo. The event will include a brief sit down with Bedrosian Center Director, Read more…