UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability program hopes to protect the environment and promote sustainability
Marilyn Raphael, Director of UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, shares how the program hopes to protect the environment and promote sustainability. A star-studded gala takes place tonight to honor environmental heroes.
Marilyn Raphael, Director of UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, shares how the program hopes to protect the environment and promote sustainability. A star-studded gala takes place tonight to honor environmental heroes.
Iranian born director shines a light on that country's issues through film
Art can be a reflection of life and society and movies are no exception. Farbod Ardebili is a director who was born and raised in Iran...and is making movies to show the world how life is in his home country. His latest 'Forbidden To See Us Scream in Tehran' tackles women's right or lack of.
Art can be a reflection of life and society and movies are no exception. Farbod Ardebili is a director who was born and raised in Iran...and is making movies to show the world how life is in his home country. His latest 'Forbidden To See Us Scream in Tehran' tackles women's right or lack of.
Cancer Kinship provides connection, and mentorship, and resources to cancer patients
Yolanda Origel is a 10 year survivor of stage three breast cancer, and founder of Cancer Kinship. Cancer Kinship provides connection, and mentorship, and resources to cancer patients.
Yolanda Origel is a 10 year survivor of stage three breast cancer, and founder of Cancer Kinship. Cancer Kinship provides connection, and mentorship, and resources to cancer patients.
Melissa Guida-Richards talks about adoption on GDLA
When Melissa Guida-Richards was 19 she learned a life-altering secret, a secret one of her parents intentionally kept from her. She noticed when she was young that she didn't quite look like her parents. Classmates asked her if she was Latina, she said no, her parents were Italian and Portuguese. And that was what she believed until she found documents proving she and her brother had been adopted, and that they were in fact born in Columbia. The impact that had on her life is the subject of her book. What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption.
When Melissa Guida-Richards was 19 she learned a life-altering secret, a secret one of her parents intentionally kept from her. She noticed when she was young that she didn't quite look like her parents. Classmates asked her if she was Latina, she said no, her parents were Italian and Portuguese. And that was what she believed until she found documents proving she and her brother had been adopted, and that they were in fact born in Columbia. The impact that had on her life is the subject of her book. What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day
Rudy Ortega Junior is the Tribal President of the Tataviam Tribe, and Vice-chair of the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission. We talk to him about President Biden's Indigenous Peoples' day proclamation, and why the celebrations going on in cities like Los Angeles are so important.
Rudy Ortega Junior is the Tribal President of the Tataviam Tribe, and Vice-chair of the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission. We talk to him about President Biden's Indigenous Peoples' day proclamation, and why the celebrations going on in cities like Los Angeles are so important.
Why uncomfortable conversations about race are necessary
Two women whose parents were white and Japanese met in college 25 years ago and discussed their racial identities. Now Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham do a podcast that continues that conversation and have also written a book called ' Dear White Women: Let?s Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism'.
Two women whose parents were white and Japanese met in college 25 years ago and discussed their racial identities. Now Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham do a podcast that continues that conversation and have also written a book called ' Dear White Women: Let?s Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism'.
The Crafty Chica joins us on TikTok Tuesday
Kathy, a.k.a. 'The Crafty Chica', is a super-creative artist, author and designer. She has been growing a supportive community around crafting and self-care on TikTok. This Latina, creative entrepreneur is also celebrating the 20th anniversary of her Crafty Chica blog.
Kathy, a.k.a. 'The Crafty Chica', is a super-creative artist, author and designer. She has been growing a supportive community around crafting and self-care on TikTok. This Latina, creative entrepreneur is also celebrating the 20th anniversary of her Crafty Chica blog.
Local business awards scholarships to employees & their families
The CEO of La Princesita Tortiller?a says he cares about those that work for the company, especially over the past year and a half. That's one reason why Rick Rodriguez says scholarships were given out to some of them this past August.
The CEO of La Princesita Tortiller?a says he cares about those that work for the company, especially over the past year and a half. That's one reason why Rick Rodriguez says scholarships were given out to some of them this past August.
Domestic violence can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or nationality. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Katie Yates, from the National Women's Coalition Against Violence and Exploitation, joined us to discuss their ?Washington Says No More? campaign.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Katie Yates, from the National Women's Coalition Against Violence and Exploitation, joined us to discuss their ?Washington Says No More? campaign.
New law requires high school graduates to complete an ethnic studies course
A new California law will require all public high school students to complete an ethnic studies course to qualify for graduation, beginning with the class of 2030. Assemblyman Jose Medina from Riverside wrote the bill and joined us on Good Day LA.
A new California law will require all public high school students to complete an ethnic studies course to qualify for graduation, beginning with the class of 2030. Assemblyman Jose Medina from Riverside wrote the bill and joined us on Good Day LA.
Tips for those working from home
What's the best way to keep your work and personal life apart while working from home? Author Kevin Rizer tackles that and other issues in his new book 'Always Wear Pants: And 99 Other Tips for Surviving and Thriving While You Work from Home'. He had some tips for us this morning.
What's the best way to keep your work and personal life apart while working from home? Author Kevin Rizer tackles that and other issues in his new book 'Always Wear Pants: And 99 Other Tips for Surviving and Thriving While You Work from Home'. He had some tips for us this morning.
A love that broke down barriers and changed US military policy
Colonel Pat Thompson was a decorated army nurse who was also lesbian during a time when being gay in the military was prohibited. She was given an assignment in 1992 that changed her and her future wife's lives forever. Their amazing story is told in the new documentary "Surviving the Silence' which debuts October 19th on Amazon and Apple.
Colonel Pat Thompson was a decorated army nurse who was also lesbian during a time when being gay in the military was prohibited. She was given an assignment in 1992 that changed her and her future wife's lives forever. Their amazing story is told in the new documentary "Surviving the Silence' which debuts October 19th on Amazon and Apple.
LA County Office of Education surprises Las Virgenes Unified School District Superintendent
Las Virgenes Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Dan Stepenosky has been recognized as the 2021 Los Angeles County Superintendent of the Year by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. He tells what it was like to be surprised with this honor yesterday!
Las Virgenes Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Dan Stepenosky has been recognized as the 2021 Los Angeles County Superintendent of the Year by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. He tells what it was like to be surprised with this honor yesterday!
Meet the woman leading effort behind NFL players destigmatizing conversations about mental health
Some of the biggest, toughest, most macho players in the NFL are helping destigmatize conversations about mental health problems by talking about their own struggles. It's part of an incredible program the Indianapolis Colts have started called "Kicking the Stigma." The woman behind it, one of the team's owners, Kalen Jackson, joined us live on Good Day LA.
Some of the biggest, toughest, most macho players in the NFL are helping destigmatize conversations about mental health problems by talking about their own struggles. It's part of an incredible program the Indianapolis Colts have started called "Kicking the Stigma." The woman behind it, one of the team's owners, Kalen Jackson, joined us live on Good Day LA.
Sandra Bernhard talks 'Pose' and upcoming show at the Wallis
Bernhard says when she takes the stage, her goal is to take everyone's minds off of real life stress for a little while. She also talks about how much she enjoyed her dramatic turn in 'Pose' and her everlasting appreciation to the late Paul Mooney, who she credits for all her success.
Bernhard says when she takes the stage, her goal is to take everyone's minds off of real life stress for a little while. She also talks about how much she enjoyed her dramatic turn in 'Pose' and her everlasting appreciation to the late Paul Mooney, who she credits for all her success.
Local author brings every dimension of the freeway experience to life in his new book "Freewaytopia"
Author, Paul Haddad, shares some fascinating stories about our Southern California freeways from his new book "Freewaytopia".
Author, Paul Haddad, shares some fascinating stories about our Southern California freeways from his new book "Freewaytopia".
Two local winners of the OneUntied Bank ?I Got Bank? 2021 Youth Essay & Art Contest join GDLA
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the U.S., holds a national contest every year where kids express what they know about finances. Brooke Thomas spoke with two local winners of the ?I Got Bank? 2021 Youth Essay & Art Contest, Christian Turner and Shalena Prakash.
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the U.S., holds a national contest every year where kids express what they know about finances. Brooke Thomas spoke with two local winners of the ?I Got Bank? 2021 Youth Essay & Art Contest, Christian Turner and Shalena Prakash.
Weingart Tower hopes to house hundreds in the Skid Row area of Downtown LA
Last week, we saw the groundbreaking on Weingart Tower, a 19-story permanent supportive housing high-rise which will provide 278 apartments in the Skid Row district of Downtown LA. Retired State Senator and President and CEO of the Weingart Center, Kevin Murray, joined us to discuss the tower?s development.
Last week, we saw the groundbreaking on Weingart Tower, a 19-story permanent supportive housing high-rise which will provide 278 apartments in the Skid Row district of Downtown LA. Retired State Senator and President and CEO of the Weingart Center, Kevin Murray, joined us to discuss the tower?s development.
Massive oil spill off coast of Huntington Beach threatens wildlife
Birds and wildlife are bearing the brunt of the massive oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach. John Fleming, Ph.D., a senior scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity discusses how serious the impact will be on local wildlife on Good Day LA.
Birds and wildlife are bearing the brunt of the massive oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach. John Fleming, Ph.D., a senior scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity discusses how serious the impact will be on local wildlife on Good Day LA.
Dr. Shamani Jain: Reset Your Emotional Energy
Psychologist and author of "Healing Ourselves" Shamini Jain, PHD walks us through some simple ways to reset and recharge our emotional energy.
Psychologist and author of "Healing Ourselves" Shamini Jain, PHD walks us through some simple ways to reset and recharge our emotional energy.