Nico Smedley
News InternAs an editorial intern, Nico produced local news spots for radio and shoots and produces brief segments for "KPBS Evening Edition." Nico graduated from UCLA in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in history. Afterward he worked for two years at the Los Angeles Times, first as an Editorial Assistant and then as Editorial Pages Aide. More recently, he completed San Diego Continuing Education's 11 month Interactive Media Certificate Program (2011). Nico is passionate about his home state of California and loves exploring its many diverse communities.
RECENT STORIES ON KPBS
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Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
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The Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish leaders, known largely for shared work on Civil Rights in the 1960s, has a complicated legacy--and an uncertain future between these communities.
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American artist Richard Serra died this week at the age of 85. Serra was world-renowned for his large-scale metal sculptures.
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The South African singer brought a homegrown genre, amapiano, to new ears with a viral hit and a Grammy. With her debut album, she wants to prove the world is ready for a full-blown African pop star.
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