Katie Licari

Nov 27, 2024 | afrolanews.org | Katie Licari

DONATE Lidia and guests at this year's final dinner in Owamni in Minneapolis. (Melissa Nobec/GBH & Tavola Productions) This story is an AfroLA original. To support more original reporting focused on Black and other marginalized communities in Los Angeles, please consider supporting us with a one-time or monthly donation. For Nicole Steele, a loved one developing hypertension at a young age due to the food he was eating led her to reassess the food options in her hometown.

Oct 29, 2024 | afrolanews.org | Armon Owlia |Dana Amihere |Katie Licari

divided. is a podcast that explores what separates us—and how we can find common ground. This season examines the root causes of political polarization in the U.S. through an investigative, solutions journalism lens. “The Mirror” reframes how political rhetoric clouds our collective mental health, exploring the deep psychological effects of today’s divisive political landscape. Experts weigh in on whether we can lift the fog and find healing amidst the growing division.

Oct 15, 2024 | afrolanews.org | Katie Licari |Eliza Anne Partika

DONATE by: AfroLA Story by Katie Licari and Eliza Partika Jump to section:What you will find in this guideSo, what is a ballot measure? (Or is it a proposition?)There are different types of propositions. ReferendumInitiativeTo understand how some props work, we need to talk about bonds.

Sep 23, 2024 | afrolanews.org | Dana Amihere |Katie Licari |Hal Marie Saga

(Photo illustration by Hal Marie Saga/AfroLA; Photo credits: Unsplash) by: AfroLA Story by Dana Amihere and Katie Licari This story is an AfroLA original. To support more original reporting focused on Black and other marginalized communities in Los Angeles, please consider supporting us with a one-time or monthly donation. Third grade is a make-it-or-break-it year for childhood literacy and setting kids up for future success.

Sep 18, 2024 | afrolanews.org | Katie Licari

This story is an AfroLA original. To support more original reporting focused on Black and other marginalized communities in Los Angeles, please consider supporting us with a one-time or monthly donation. There have been many articles analyzing the 900-page Project 2025 from different perspectives and the implications for very specific issues communities, including climate change, women and the LGBTQ+ and Black communities.