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Shylah Featherstone

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Shylah Featherstone is a journalism student at Cerritos College and an intern at L.A. TACO, where she covers food, culture, and community stories across Los Angeles. Passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices, she hopes to build a career in multimedia journalism that connects people through thoughtful storytelling.
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The First Native Powwow Comes to Cal State LA After 79 Years. Here Is What I Learned From Attending

The university's inaugural Indigenous Powwow wasn't just a celebration, it was an invitation to learn from Native voices, histories, and traditions that have always been here.

July 28, 2026
Food

The Soul of L.A.’s Neighborhoods Lives In Tienditas Like These Three Gems

While national convenience chains continue expanding in Los Angeles, independent, family-owned corner stores offer something larger retailers can't: relationships. 

July 15, 2026
Food

This South Central Native Reveals Black L.A.’s Best Hidden Gems through Food Tours

The formula sounds simple: Gather guests, board a bus, and visit several Black-owned restaurants. But the experience unfolds as something much deeper. 

June 24, 2026