Talking about World Water Day
World Water Day is a day when we acknowledge that not everyone has access to clean and readily available water. We talked to the CEO of 'Thirst Project' and he explained how it's working to insure nobody in the world goes without this necessity.
World Water Day is a day when we acknowledge that not everyone has access to clean and readily available water. We talked to the CEO of 'Thirst Project' and he explained how it's working to insure nobody in the world goes without this necessity.
New Report on State of Women in California
It's a report that explores the mental health and well being of women in our state, and breaks down in detail the impact of things like the pandemic, career insecurity, and so much more. It is put out by Mount Saint Mary's University, and University President Ann Mcelaney-Johnson broke it down with Michaela.
It's a report that explores the mental health and well being of women in our state, and breaks down in detail the impact of things like the pandemic, career insecurity, and so much more. It is put out by Mount Saint Mary's University, and University President Ann Mcelaney-Johnson broke it down with Michaela.
Pay Equity For Hollywood Designers
Gender pay inequity can take many forms. the most basic, and to some degree the easiest to rectify, is when men and women do exactly the same job, and earn different wages. But that is not where it ends. In Hollywood for example, there is a battle being waged by the Costume Designers Guild. Its members are overwhelmingly women, and they say they make less money than other male dominated departments. Oscar Nominated Costume Designer Arianne Phillips joined us on Good Day LA to talk about the issue.
Gender pay inequity can take many forms. the most basic, and to some degree the easiest to rectify, is when men and women do exactly the same job, and earn different wages. But that is not where it ends. In Hollywood for example, there is a battle being waged by the Costume Designers Guild. Its members are overwhelmingly women, and they say they make less money than other male dominated departments. Oscar Nominated Costume Designer Arianne Phillips joined us on Good Day LA to talk about the issue.
Helping women who have served our country
Female veterans don't always get the recognition or the help they deserve. That's why one veteran is making sure the 'Foundation For Women Warriors' is there to help. We talked to the C.E.O. who also served her country and found out more.
Female veterans don't always get the recognition or the help they deserve. That's why one veteran is making sure the 'Foundation For Women Warriors' is there to help. We talked to the C.E.O. who also served her country and found out more.
Two guys, 50 miles, and really good sneakers
Boredom and a sense of adventure fueled a 50 mile walk from Pasadena to Redondo Beach last month. At least that;'s what Brooke and Zachary say got them to lace up those kicks and hit the road. We talked to them and found out what it was like to walk in L.A. and see things most people drive by and never think about.
Boredom and a sense of adventure fueled a 50 mile walk from Pasadena to Redondo Beach last month. At least that;'s what Brooke and Zachary say got them to lace up those kicks and hit the road. We talked to them and found out what it was like to walk in L.A. and see things most people drive by and never think about.
American Jewish Committee grants toward relief in Ukraine
American Jewish Committee (AJC) announced grants from its Stand With Ukraine Fund to Jewish organizations providing direct humanitarian relief to Ukrainians.
American Jewish Committee (AJC) announced grants from its Stand With Ukraine Fund to Jewish organizations providing direct humanitarian relief to Ukrainians.
Illumination Foundation's Chef's Table fundraiser
Chef's Table benefiting the Illumination Foundation. 36 of Southern California's most renowned chefs prepare a masterpiece 3-course dinner tableside all while illuminating the lives of Southern California's most vulnerable homeless.?
Chef's Table benefiting the Illumination Foundation. 36 of Southern California's most renowned chefs prepare a masterpiece 3-course dinner tableside all while illuminating the lives of Southern California's most vulnerable homeless.?
Destiny Helligar discusses the ?Destiny Education Project"
Destiny was the target of racist attacks in middle school, but turned the experience into one of power and change. She discusses the ?Destiny Education Project."
Destiny was the target of racist attacks in middle school, but turned the experience into one of power and change. She discusses the ?Destiny Education Project."
Two Girl Scouts sell cookies in all 50 states
Meet Charlotte and Parker, two Girl Scouts who have sold cookies in all 50 states.
Meet Charlotte and Parker, two Girl Scouts who have sold cookies in all 50 states.
LADWP Workplace Diversity Partnership
LADWP has launched a new initiative to diversify its workforce. They're teaming up with historically black colleges and universities to help attract top talent for future employment. Ty Washington, Executive Assistant to the General Manager on workforce diversity at LADWP, joined us to talk about the partnership.
LADWP has launched a new initiative to diversify its workforce. They're teaming up with historically black colleges and universities to help attract top talent for future employment. Ty Washington, Executive Assistant to the General Manager on workforce diversity at LADWP, joined us to talk about the partnership.
Bill and Susan Hayes
Hollywood loves a love story, and none has a better plotline than Bill and Susan Hayes. And not just on TV on Days of our Lives, but in real life for 48 years now. Amanda spoke to Susan and Bill and got a little expert advice about keeping a relationship going. Decade after decade.
Hollywood loves a love story, and none has a better plotline than Bill and Susan Hayes. And not just on TV on Days of our Lives, but in real life for 48 years now. Amanda spoke to Susan and Bill and got a little expert advice about keeping a relationship going. Decade after decade.
Helping homeless youth in L.A.
Like with most everything else, Covid created issues for programs helping the homeless including one that specializes in helping LGBTQ+ youth. We talked to a couple people from the Los Angeles LGBT Center about 'host homes' and how you or someone you know could help.
Like with most everything else, Covid created issues for programs helping the homeless including one that specializes in helping LGBTQ+ youth. We talked to a couple people from the Los Angeles LGBT Center about 'host homes' and how you or someone you know could help.
Drowsy Drivers
It's sleep awareness week and the organization "Students Against Destructive Decisions" wants to remind you about the dangers of drowsy driving and the importance of getting a good night's sleep. SADD's President & CEO, Rick Birt, joined us on Good Day LA.
It's sleep awareness week and the organization "Students Against Destructive Decisions" wants to remind you about the dangers of drowsy driving and the importance of getting a good night's sleep. SADD's President & CEO, Rick Birt, joined us on Good Day LA.
Doctor turned author talks about inspiration behind 'First Patients: The Incredible True Stories of Pioneer Patients
Progress comes one step at a time...and always with a 'first'...and that includes the medical world. We talked to a doctor who wrote a new book that explores the 'First Patients' in history, those who made a difference and impacted the world by being the 'first'.
Progress comes one step at a time...and always with a 'first'...and that includes the medical world. We talked to a doctor who wrote a new book that explores the 'First Patients' in history, those who made a difference and impacted the world by being the 'first'.
Forgetfulness vs Alzheimer's
As we get older, sometimes the memory falters a bit. But how do we know if that is just the natural consequence of aging, or if it is early signs of Alzheimer's. It's a question millions of people wrestle with every year in this county. Morgan Daven from the Alzheimer's Association joined us to talk about it on Good Day LA.
As we get older, sometimes the memory falters a bit. But how do we know if that is just the natural consequence of aging, or if it is early signs of Alzheimer's. It's a question millions of people wrestle with every year in this county. Morgan Daven from the Alzheimer's Association joined us to talk about it on Good Day LA.
Laleh Seddigh, first Iranian woman to become a race car driver, discusses upcoming movie
Sara Christian was the first woman to drive in a NASCAR race in 1949. Janet Guthrie was the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500, Shirley "Cha Cha Muldowney" opened up the of sport of drag racing for women. The challenges all of those women overcame were extraordinary, But they happened here in America, imagining trying to do what they did in Iran. That's what Laleh Seddigh did. The first Iranian woman race car driver ever, joined Michaela.
Sara Christian was the first woman to drive in a NASCAR race in 1949. Janet Guthrie was the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500, Shirley "Cha Cha Muldowney" opened up the of sport of drag racing for women. The challenges all of those women overcame were extraordinary, But they happened here in America, imagining trying to do what they did in Iran. That's what Laleh Seddigh did. The first Iranian woman race car driver ever, joined Michaela.
Gearing up for the Tournament of Champions
A team from Los Angeles is going to the big dance next month. We're not talking college hoops, this is a competition where words speak louder than actions. We'll talked to two members of the L-A Metropolitan Debate League who have qualified for the Tournament of Champions, and one of them was named 'Debater of the Year'.
A team from Los Angeles is going to the big dance next month. We're not talking college hoops, this is a competition where words speak louder than actions. We'll talked to two members of the L-A Metropolitan Debate League who have qualified for the Tournament of Champions, and one of them was named 'Debater of the Year'.
Remembering Biddy Mason
Biddy Mason went from being a slave to one of L.A.'s wealthiest women. We talked to her family about Biddy's amazing story.
Biddy Mason went from being a slave to one of L.A.'s wealthiest women. We talked to her family about Biddy's amazing story.
Celebrating Harriet Tubman with Tina Martin Wyatt
As American celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Harriet Tubman, Michaela talks to Tina Martin Wyatt, the Great-Great-Great Grandniece of the iconic abolitionist, civil rights activist, and suffragette.
As American celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Harriet Tubman, Michaela talks to Tina Martin Wyatt, the Great-Great-Great Grandniece of the iconic abolitionist, civil rights activist, and suffragette.
Learning about the real 'Green Book'
Many young people aren't aware of how crucial and necessary the 'Green Book' was for African American travelling in the country during Jim Crow. That's why Candacy Taylor took her previously released book ?Overground Railroad' and adapted it younger readers. She talked to us about 'Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America?.
Many young people aren't aware of how crucial and necessary the 'Green Book' was for African American travelling in the country during Jim Crow. That's why Candacy Taylor took her previously released book ?Overground Railroad' and adapted it younger readers. She talked to us about 'Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America?.