Catherine Gudis

Jul 12, 2024 | latimes.com | Alison Rose Jefferson |Catherine Gudis

Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León recently introduced motions to rename Pershing Square after Bridget “Biddy” Mason, who got her freedom from bondage in Los Angeles in the 1850s. His effort to reimagine the long-beleaguered public space, which is undergoing renovations, may be well-intentioned. But it is also disconcerting.

May 9, 2023 | pbssocal.org | Helen Li |Elham Shabahat |Catherine Gudis

When California Latinas for Reproductive Justice first started organizing for rent control, some policymakers didn't see the connection between housing and health. In Bell Gardens, the fight for housing stability is the fight to address the environmental determinants of health. The word "solastalgia" aims to capture the loss and grief tied to climate change. But these emotions are experienced differently across cultures.

May 9, 2023 | kcet.org | Helen Li |Catherine Gudis

Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival encourages dialogue and better understanding of environmental issues, and motivates audiences to create and engage in positive change in their communities.