Los Angeles Native Commission Marks 50 Years

Across these stories, communities are finding ways to sustain cultural identity and make their voices heard. In South Los Angeles, the changing demographics of City Council District 9 have sharpened questions about preserving Black political representation as voters choose a successor to termed-out Councilmember Curren Price. In New York, Mexican artists and organizers are building a vibrant music scene that blends regional traditions with hip-hop and other styles. Los Angeles’ Native American Indian Commission marked 50 years of advocacy, reflecting on the struggles that led to its founding and the importance of Native communities shaping decisions that affect them. Other music stories spotlight young San Francisco singer-songwriter Anthony Arya and an Anchorage concert bringing students and people living with Alzheimer’s together through music.