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Josie Huang
What I cover
I report on how culture and community shape life across Southern California, with a focus on Asian American communities
My background
I began in newspapers out of college, covering everything from Central America’s largest dump to post-Katrina Mississippi. I moved into public radio as a host and reporter in Maine before joining LAist in 2012. For my reporting, which has spanned immigration to housing and religion, I’ve earned a regional Edward R. Murrow award and honors from the L.A. chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the L.A Press Club, the Asian American Journalists Association and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
My goals
I aim to amplify stories that might otherwise go unheard and connect to the people and places that make Southern California such a dynamic home.
How to contact me
I would love to hear your ideas and thoughts about our coverage. Please reach me at jhuang@laist.com.
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Japanese American survivors of wartime incarceration received $20,000 each and an apology. Some of their descendents say Black Americans are also due reparations.
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California has improved language accessibility for tenants seeking rent relief after coming under harsh criticism from housing advocates.
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India’s clout is growing and it serves as a counterweight to China.
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At one point, the button for "return" read as "go back to your country, applicant" in Chinese. At issue: the state housing department’s heavy reliance on Google Translate.
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A ship-naming campaign is under way to honor Filipino Americans in the military, a legacy born during U.S. colonial rule of the Philippines.
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Anti-Black crimes were the most prevalent in 2020. Asian Americans experienced a 107% surge in hate crimes.
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A rise in attacks on Asian Americans has led to a burst of new groups. But what is their staying power?
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The API Equity Budget would fund services to victims of hate incidents and send funds to Asian enclaves hard-hit by declining business during the pandemic.
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“Tiny home” villages are cropping up across L.A. But in the wealthy suburb of Arcadia, fierce backlash to such a proposal is giving city leaders pause.
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A coalition of AAPI community groups call on LAUSD to adopt bystander intervention training for staff and focus on restorative justice over harsh punishments.
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A coalition of family members and community activists say they will continue the fight to keep the residents in their Boyle Heights facility.
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No injuries or structure loss have been reported so far in the brush fire, suspected to have been set by an arsonist. A suspect is in custody.
