Community Action
Amid funding cuts and deportation threats, Westwood prioritizes community and culture
The Safe Summer Kick Off is a Westwood tradition. It almost didn’t happen this year because of funding and attendance concerns.
Latinx communities
Join Emmy® Award-winning travel host, producer and dancer Mickela Mallozzi on her adventures as she experiences the world, one dance at a time! From re-discovering her family’s roots in Southern Italy to exploring the diverse regions of Central Asia in the hills of Turkey, Mickela’s travels explore the traditional dances of every culture while connecting with the local community.
Latinx communities
Season 6 Episode 602 | 28m 0s | CC
Hispanic and Latinx communities span the entire city! From the historic and artistic “Loisaida” (Lower East Side) neighborhood, to dancing Dominican bachata in Central Park, to dancing tango at the Astoria Tango House in Queens, to drumming the powerful samba reggae rhythms with Batalá, Mickela travels through the boroughs to get a taste of these Latinx flavors!
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Outdoor Recreation
Durango students celebrate Indigenous culture through traditional games
On Indigenous Peoples' Day, the Durango School District invited children and community members to participate in traditional Indigenous games, including Double Ball, Arrow Throw, and Scream and Run.
Rocky Mountain PBS
Culture, kimchi and community at 9,000 feet
The Korean Cultural Heritage Camp offers adopted children from South Korean and their adoptive families a chance to learn more about South Korean culture and community.
