Check Out the New Zócalo

An Ideas Exchange With a Head and a Heart

Nearly 10 years ago, in April 2003, Zócalo Public Square started presenting smart, fun, free events and receptions around Los Angeles.

Four years ago, we started publishing smart, fun, free articles to turn our events into a bigger conversation.

Last year, we brought on four accomplished editors to expand our web presence and take us to the next level.

Today, we’re throwing it all together and reinventing ourselves as an Ideas Exchange, a seamless and innovative blend of live events and digital humanities journalism.

Our mission hasn’t changed—we are still committed to building community …

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Can We All Get Along?

Announcing the Finalists for Zócalo’s Second Annual Book Prize

 

The Second Annual Zócalo Public Square Book Prize is made possible by the generous support of Southern California Gas Company.

Twenty years ago, Rodney King asked, “Can we all get along?” …

We’re Launching a Poetry Prize!

Building Community Through Books, Poetry and Essays

Strengthening our commitment to inspiring new thinking on the meaning of community and place, Zócalo Public Square is pleased to announce the launch of our first annual poetry prize, which …

See, Writing Is Rewarding

The Zócalo Public Square High School Essay Contest was made possible by the generous support of Southern California Gas Company.

When Zócalo Public Square invited Los Angeles-area high school seniors to …