Bearing Witness - Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab

Issa Rae receives the Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab’s 2026 Media Trailblazer Award

Excitement rang through the Annenberg School of Communications & Journalism’s packed auditorium as students gathered for the gifting of the Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab Media Trailblazer Award on Feb. 9. Bass Lab founder Dr. Allissa Richardson moderated a conversation with Issa Rae about her childhood upbringing, transition to Stanford where she created the […]

TOP STORIES

News & Updates
“We’re All Connected”: Filmmaker Tevin Tavares on Community, Authenticity, and Storytelling
Education
From Local News to Fox Soul: Niele Anderson on Advocacy, Black Media, and Intentional Networking
Social Justice
Family Separation: The Legacy Behind the Policies

From the Archives

Exploring how yesterday’s history shapes today’s headlines

Location Spotlight: Debbie Allen Dance Academy

First Reconstruction

The American Colonization Society and Liberia’s Founding

Charlotta Bass’s Second Avenue Baptist Church: A Beacon for Community Organizing

The Hurdle at Hancock Park: Nat King Cole’s Defiance of Racially Restrictive Covenants

Great Migration

Charlotta Bass Against Japanese Internment

From East vs. West to Equity: Altadena’s Struggle

News & Lab Updates

Happenings in and around the Bass Lab

Durand Bernarr sings center stage

Durand Bernarr’s Genre-Bending Night at the Blue Note

Mastering the Craft: Geoff Bennett on Authenticity, Journalism, and Black Television

Partner Spotlight

Bass Lab Spotlight: Taylor Marie Contarino

Partner Spotlight

Bass Lab Spotlight: Trissa Rene

Altadena community gets a first peek at new ‘Monumental’ app

Partner Spotlight

Bass Lab Spotlight: Halline Overby

Read the latest issue

In this issue

See All Articles

Latest Stories

Filter by Topic

Bass & Beyond
Education
News & Updates

Filter by Type

Articles
Interviews
Podcasts
Reports