The review of the drama Rule Breakers starring Nikohl Boosheri, Amber Afzali, Nina Hosseinzadeh, Sara Malal Rowe, Mariam Saraj, Ali Fazal and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Directed by Bill Guttentag.

Immigrants are the backbone of the American economy and are key to many sectors, including construction and other services relevant to the reconstruction after a disaster. In post-apocalyptic fires in LA, as has happened in every disaster in the United States, immigrants are already hard at work doing the cleanup as the area emerges from its worst disaster ever. Experts and advocates discuss whether this effort will go anywhere and what steps are being taken to confront the issue and ensure workers' rights.

President Donald signed an executive order recognizing only biological men and women, which - he claimed - would “defend women” and “ensure their safety.” The President’s executive order has deep, adverse impacts for the nation’s 1.6 million transgender people. In a roundtable discussion, speakers discuss the policy implications of Trump’s executive order, the impact on their lives, and attempts to push back.

More than 200,000 people believed to be undocumented have been arrested over the past 30 days, according to data from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. At least 8,000 people have been deported. The majority countries of origin were South and Central America, but ICE data shows a significant number of arrests of Indians, Chinese, and Russians. Speakers discuss how immigrants can protect themselves when ICE agents show up at homes, workplaces, and even schools. They also discuss immigrants’ rights while in ICE detention.

Three weeks into the new Trump administration, many newsrooms are concerned about maintaining their editorial independence. Speakers this week discuss the challenges these actions pose to freedom of the press. They also discuss whether media and their sources are already self- censoring; and legal recourse and rights for reporters and their newsrooms.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs were established to support communities historically facing barriers to workplace opportunities. The Trump administration issued executive orders to terminate all federal programs related to DEI and directed federal contractors to stop promoting diversity. This panel explores DEI, the effects of these policies, and the potential consequences of the ban on the powerful and diverse economic engine of U.S. small businesses—the vast majority of companies in the country.

A groundbreaking new report by the California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI) provides critical insights into the lived experience of Black women in the workplace. The report exposes five key barriers to workplace equity, from systemic discrimination to racialized beauty standards, and presents urgent policy recommendations to drive transformative change.

The seasonal flu this year is the worst the US has experienced in 15 years. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 29 million cases of influenza have been reported, leading to at least 370,000 hospitalizations, and 16,000 deaths. Speakers this week discuss the alarming rise in cases of flu; tips for preventing and treating the illness; underlying environmental and health factors that make certain populations, including kids and elders more vulnerable to flu-related pneumonia; and lower vaccination rates.

Ethnic Media Services, in partnership with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), presents a statewide ethnic media briefing to spotlight the recent extension of the state financial aid deadline and its importance for California students. The briefing covers critical updates on financial aid deadlines, discusses the impact of the Better FAFSA delays, and highlights partnerships with educational institutions to increase accessibility for underrepresented communities.