The Los Angeles Anti-Racist Standards (LA ARTS) offers tools, solutions to address institutional racism in the Los Angeles theatre community. BLKLST is a collective that empowers BIPOC with equity, diversity, and inclusion information on Los Angeles theatre companies and institutions.

On Friday, April 7, groups of protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles to demonstrate against the United States’ recent preemptive strike against Syria. The attack, which occurred the night before, saw some 59 cruise missiles strike a Syrian air force base near the city of Homs.

Point Dume is located just a short 30-minute drive along the Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica College. Once there, you’ll be greeted by a picturesque view of the Pacific Ocean, golden yellow flowers, and, if you’re lucky, migrating whales. The point’s close location and scenic qualities make it the perfect after-school adventure for the curious SMC Student.