Ashley Vazquez

Ashley Vazquez studied Journalism and International Relations at USC. She writes about politics, poverty, legal issues and communities underrepresented in the media.

Angelus News • 2nd May 2018

Latin-American Catholics in Seoul

Seoul’s only weekly Spanish Roman Catholic Mass provides Latin American expats with a rare opportunity to be among people who share their customs, their tendency to hug strangers and laugh loudly and their love of warm, heavily seasoned food.
The GroundTruth Project • 25th April 2018

Korean churches lose young congregants, who view religion as irrelevant

SEOUL — Like many of Korea’s formerly religious youth, Ryoo Eunseo didn’t make a conscious choice to leave the Protestant church; it just became less and less significant.
HuffPost UK • 14th April 2018

Surviving Skid Row: Women’s Stories Of Assault, Fear, And Finding Friendship

LOS ANGELES ― Every time Graciela Fernandez gets off the bus at Skid Row, she clutches her industrial-grade, cross-body bag with thick straps. She checks the road in both directions and scans for danger.
Neon • 26th February 2018

Opinion: Don't ask me what my parents do

The executive who had been inquiring about my interests suddenly asks me, “What do your parents do?” An uncomfortably long pause ensues as I run through my internal monologue of how I should respond.
Off The Freeway • 22nd October 2017

Quinceaneras are big business in Jefferson Park

Despite low household incomes in Jefferson Park, quinceañeras remain big business in this increasingly Latino neighborhood.
Off The Freeway • 22nd October 2017

Off the Freeway : Small Business Struggles in Jefferson Park

Small businesses have remained a staple of the Jefferson Park community for years. Yet more and more, as the incomes of locals decrease, and the low cost of property and commercial investments lure wealthier occupants, the role of small business in this predominantly black and Latino community becomes questionable.
Neon • 20th September 2017

Opinion: American Media Blow Off Puerto Rico from Hurricane Coverage

Puerto Rico faces a devastating financial crisis, and the American territory is not equipped to recover without the aid of the federal government. The lack of media attention given to the people of Puerto Rico during this devastating hurricane season reflects a larger problem.
Connecticut Post • 28th November 2016

Serendipity Magazine recognizes local artisans and business people

Jason Aleksa from Fairfield specializes in taking old or discarded products and making them into something beautiful and new, a concept also known as Found Art. But here's the catch: he lights them up.
The Hollywood Reporter • 28th November 2016

YoungArts' Second Annual Awareness Day Is a Drag (in a Good Way)

Viola Davis, Kerry Washington and Nicki Minaj once trained at the performance boot camp, which showcased its recent alumni in a campaign to encourage young artists.
The Hollywood Reporter • 28th November 2016

Judd Apatow Honored by The Rape Foundation

"We all need to support the victims and tell them, 'We care about you,' because if we don’t, then people will not come forward and the abuse and the violence will continue," Judd Apatow said of Bill Cosby's accusers.
The Hollywood Reporter • 28th November 2016

Jessica Alba, Universal's Bela Bajaria Honored at March of Dimes "Celebration of Babies" Luncheon

Mindy Kaling, Rachel Zoe and Terry Crews attended the luncheon, which was emceed by Nick Cannon.
The Hollywood Reporter • 28th November 2016

'Creed' Premiere: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone Talk About Honoring 'Rocky's' Legacy

"Sylvester basically took the pressure off of me not to try to compete with him and what he did," Jordan, who plays the son of Rocky's opponent Apollo Creed in the spinoff film, told THR about taking on the lead role.
TLC • 5th July 2016

How to Help Your Child Become a Kid Entrepreneur

What do you do when your tiny tot tells you he or she wants to start a business? How do you know if it's actually do-able, or if being in charge of a business is even good for them?
TLC • 29th June 2016

Wearing a Low-Cut Top to an Interview Might Just Get You the Job

A disturbing new study carried out in Paris found that women who wore revealing tops in their job application photos were 19 more likely to get an interview.
TLC • 23rd June 2016

Is Princess Culture Destroying Girls' Self-Esteem?

Given the amount of Elsa costumes I see during playtime, it's safe to say that princesses are more popular than ever. Though it seems harmless to play "princess" every once in awhile, recent research shows us that there may be a downside to this royal role play.
TLC • 23rd June 2016

10 Mistakes Parents Make When Shopping for Kids Shoes

Shopping for children's shoes is Hard. Not only are they growing into a new size every couple of months, but styles (and favorite cartoon characters) go in and out of style in the blink of an eye.
TLC • 22nd June 2016

The Scary Reason High Heels Should be Worn in Moderation (and Hacks to Prevent Damage)

We talked with New York City podiatrist Dr. Hillary Brenner to find out what really happens to your body when you wear high heels and get some hacks for choosing a shoe that won't wreak havoc on your feet.
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