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The Los Angeles Urban League hosted their annual State of Black LA conference at USC in the Town and Gown Ballroom this morning. The symposium hosted data presentations and panel discussions centered around the movement's theme: Black and Brown Solidarity in L.A. Zia Sirriani demonstrated the issues throughout the meeting.

The Ghiradelli Chocolate Company has unveiled a new "Dubai-style" chocolate, in an attempt to jump on the massively viral Dubai Chocolate bandwagon. Unveiled months after the pistachio and roasted kataifi layered confection took the internet by storm, it joins legions of chocolates bearing the name "Dubai." Has the gold-flaked desert trend lost its lustre? Hugo Turner reported.

Every October, USC particpates in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, a routine that prioritizes the safety and emergency preparedness of the community. Lillian Matthews collected students' feedback after the drill.

The fifth annual Lead On conference, hosted by the USC Center for Public Relations, is taking place this week. Aimed at connecting women in PR in the Los Angeles area, the conference consists of many networking events and workshops throughout the day. Leo Li introduced more details of the conference.

The iconic Victoria Secret fashion show returned last night for the second time since the revival. Angels from all over gathered around their screens for a dose of fashion and nostalgia. Ana Susman asked what USC students thought of the show and explored how it is changing for the future.

It’s Sex Week at USC — a week of inclusive, sex-positive events that aim to spark open conversations about intimacy and wellness. ARN’s Lluvia Chavez stopped by the “Sexploration Tent” to see how students are breaking taboos.

On the second day of a five-day strike, Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare workers gathered outside Baldwin Park Medical Center to demand safer staffing levels, fair pay, and greater respect from their employer. The story captures voices from the picket line, revealing the emotional and professional toll of caring for others while feeling overlooked within the healthcare system.

Paleontologists, educators, and the public celebrated National Fossil Day today! Now in it’s sixteenth year, Fossil Day highlights the scientific and educational value of studying and preserving fossils for the future.

Today, USC held their Latinx Heritage month closing celebration, Noche de Cultura. They celebrated at Founders Park with the theme, “Honoring Our History, Celebrating Our Strength."

Survivors of human trafficking could gain more solid protection against ICE, if a new lawsuit holds. It was filed yesterday by the Center for Human Rights.

The LA County Board of Supervisors voted 4 to1 yesterday to declare a state of emergency in response to ICE raids in Southern California. The idea is to provide support for families who have suffered financially as a result of the raids.

Today, USC held their Latinx Heritage month closing celebration, Noche de Cultura. They celebrated at Founders Park with the theme, “Honoring Our History, Celebrating Our Strength." Clubs and organizations gathered together to celebrate over food, music, and speakers. Loralei Rohrbach has the story.

Award-winning director and cinematographer Richard Ladkani talks to ARN about his latest project 'Yanuni.' A documentary that recounts how a leader from the Amazon became Brazil's first Secretary of Indigenous Rights.

The government shutdown has reached the two-week mark as Democrats and Republicans struggle to end their stalemate. Today’s 'Pizza and Politics' event at USC featured former US Ambassador Frank Lavin. Now a fellow at USC, Lavin believes that the longer the shutdown goes on, the more it will affect us all.

Last Friday, Israel and Hamas agreed to a 20-point peace deal that ended the conflict in Gaza. Since then, there have been constant headlines surrounding the deal, but what exactly does it entail? What does it propose, and what are the potential challenges?

Tuesday morning marked the beginning of a five-day strike at Kaiser Permanente hospitals across the West Coast. Nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, physical therapists, and other specialists are protesting low wages.

As rain poured down on L.A. County today, evacuation warnings were issued relating to possible debris flows near burn scars from the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Classes were moved online at Pepperdine University where fears of flooding, fires, and bad roads are commonplace.

A student was recently hit by a speeding driver just blocks from campus, sparking concern among faculty and classmates. Campus safety is again being questioned. The incident raises new concerns about how well-protected students really are when walking around the area. Maribel Flores has the story.

Layoffs continue at USC, with students and faculty feeling the effects of the increasing number of staff cuts. Natalia Fierro-Gomez has the story.

With the California special election in just a few weeks, California voters are beginning to do their research on its centerpiece: Proposition 50, the state redistricting initiative. But there are lots of questions. Kailee Bryant has more on the story.

Karen Bass has a new opponent in the upcoming election for Mayor of Los Angeles. And it's a former ally of hers. Julia Szymanski has the story.

Today, USC students and faculty are celebrating Hangul Day. That's the annual holiday to honor and mark the invention of the Korean alphabet ... nearly six centuries ago.

Governor Newsom signed the MENA inclusion act into law on Monday, providing a more precise way to specify demographics in California.

USC alum Xindi Zhang took home a Student Academy Award this week for her short film, The Song of Drifters. The movie is a song to travelers away from home.

Yesterday the Supreme Court heard a case on Colorado's conversion therapy ban. Lizzy Liautaud spoke with Gerald Davison, who was once a conversion therapist himself. Davison recognized before many other psychologists that the practice does not work, and has spent most of his career advocating for compassionate care that embraces diversity.