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A man reads in a library to a group of people. | iStock
Investing in arts and culture is increasingly being recognized as a catalyzing force for community development.
A sign at a business reads "Closed due to coronavirus." | iStock
The pandemic's negative impact on Black communities in L.A. goes beyond higher rates of infection and death. Recent research shows that Black businesses have fared far worse than others when it comes to lending and aid.
Police siren in the foreground of a line of law enforcement officers.
Perceptions of public safety impact the physical and mental well-being of residents. In communities like South Los Angeles, racial profiling by police and unequal law enforcement tactics have large impacts for public health.
Tents housing homeless over a bridge | iStock
As of this year, all Baby Boomers are over the age of 55, and those experiencing homelessness face several challenges that are further exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis.
A sticker on the ground reads "Stay safe and keep your distance." | iStock
These profiles highlight the intersections of COVID-19 and other social and economic indicators in specific neighborhooods in L.A. County.
Health workers at a COVID-19 testing site in Anaheim. | Courtesy of Altamed
The health and economic consequences of the pandemic have not affected all communities across L.A. county equally; rates in communities of color across South and Central Los Angeles and the Eastside have increased dramatically.
A job fair. | Courtesy of LeadersUp
COVID-19 is exacerbating existing economic and social inequalities, and opportunity youth in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color, such as South L.A., are bearing a disproportionate economic burden as employment prospects become grim.
Aerial view of the Salton Sea shore from Oasis, Ca. | Lift to Rise
While both Thermal and Oasis have a strong agricultural industry, Oasis is made up of many migrant workers who move in and out of the area during specific seasons. 
Tenting in Downtown Los Angeles, Skid Row | Russ Allison Loar/Flickr/Creative Commons
In 2019, 30% of the city’s entire homeless population were women. Women experiencing homelessness face a unique set of challenges that require extra consideration, including mental and physical health, as well as safety.
Children playing |Courtesy of Think Together
Educational attainment differs across economic and racial lines. That's why Whittier Unified School District zeroed in on the district's practices and shed light on how to close the gap in access to high quality education.
Resort in Indian Wells
Compared to the greater Coachella Valley, the City of Indian Wells has a relatively older population with a median age of 68 years old, high rates of education and high levels of homeownership.
Bicycle parking outside the refurbished El Monte Station. | PeterEastern / Creative Commons
El Monte is working to leverage its unique position as a small city with many transportation assets to solve some of the housing, environmental, and economic challenges facing many cities across Los Angeles County.
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