Zaid Diaz-AriasCrimmigration and the Orchestrated Symphony of Information SharingIn the labyrinthine corridors of governmental bureaucracy, where policy and practice intersect, there exists a phenomenon as subtle as it…Apr 26Apr 26
Zaid Diaz-AriasFundraising Frenzy and Fieldwork FumblesLet’s look back at 2021…I had just moved into the USC village dorms and was ready to dive into the surrounding community of South Central…Apr 12Apr 12
Zaid Diaz-AriasHomies Unidos: A Journey of Empathy, Advocacy, & Human ConnectionSince my initial encounter with Homies Unidos at an art exhibition bustling with activity, my perception of the organization has evolved…Apr 12Apr 12
Zaid Diaz-AriasEmpowering Immigrant Communities: My Journey with Homies Unidos and the Call for Restorative…As I began immersing myself within the surrounding community of Los Angeles, I had the opportunity and privilege of learning and involving…Feb 17Feb 17
Zaid Diaz-AriasinAnnenberg Youth Academy 2019LAUSD votes to terminate the ‘random metal detector’ search policy at schoolsThe Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education voted four to three to discontinue the Administrative Searches to Ensure School…Jul 29, 2019Jul 29, 2019
Zaid Diaz-AriasinAnnenberg Youth Academy 2019Restorative justice efforts in school alienate female studentsThe pathway towards incarceration largely begins from the classroom. This phenomenon is referred to as the school-to-prison-pipeline and…Jul 29, 2019Jul 29, 2019