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LA Communities Come Together to Commemorate Haitian Flag Day

Immigrants from the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East and from across Asia were among those present at the May 18 Haitian Flag Day event.

Radio B’alam: A Community Radio Empowering America’s Mam People

In the vibrant neighbourhoods of California’s Oakland, a community of indigenous Mam people has found a new home.

What’s Behind Homeowners’ Affordability Crisis – From Insurance Rates to Climate Change

Jun 7 | Our speakers examine this issue, explain how it affects people's lives, and discuss possible solutions in which the insurance industry, government, and ordinary people play important roles.

FBI Data Shows Spike in Scams Targeting Older Adults – Monolingual Chinese at High Risk

Jun 6 | Scams targeting adults 60+ are rising, with victims losing over $33,000 on average. SF agencies offer annual training to help vulnerable older adults, including Bay Area monolingual Chinese elders, protect themselves.

How Medi-Cal is Expanding Maternal Health Care

Jun 4 | The DHCS is expanding Medi-Cal maternal health services, including doula care, to help reduce racial and ethnic disparities and improve birth outcomes. Panel speakers discuss the impact of these expanded services on family and infant health.

Radical Healing – Culturally-Centered Groups Help Asian Americans Heal from Hate

May 31 | A pilot program, HOPE creates culturally-centered groups for Asian communities to address racism and hate crimes. Representatives from Japanese, Chinese, and Korean community organizations share their perspectives.

Call for Nominations

For outstanding journalism published or aired in California-based English or in-language ethnic media outlets, in 2023.

Last Year’s Event

Last year's 2023 CA Ethnic Media Conference, Expo & Awards brought together 150 ethnic media practitioners from as far north as Humboldt and as...

Fani Willis Beats Democratic Challenger in Fulton County DA Primary

Willis will take on Courtney Kramer, an attorney that previously served in former President Donald Trump’s administration, in November’s general election.

Forty Percent of Americans Live in Areas With Unhealthy Air Quality

Some 131.2 million Americans live in regions with high rates of particulate matter, an increase of nearly 12 million from the year prior.

How Safe Are We This Summer?

May 24 | How significant is the threat of avian flu, also known as bird flu? Experts also predict a summer surge of Covid, as the more contagious variant, FLiRT, takes hold. Panelists this week discussed both highly transmissible diseases.

Voluntary Efforts to Aid Homeless Koreans Face Legal Hurdles

Despite the growing number of homeless Korean Americans, there is a lack of organizations and facilities available to protect them.

Disaggregating Data Key to Closing Health Disparities

May 17 | This briefing touches on what the updated race and ethnicity standards include; how the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) plans to engage with communities to ensure clarity and broad adoption; need for additional testing and research to implement the standards.

Burmese residents are vulnerable to shade disparities in the Los Angeles area

Myanmar Gazette | Before arriving in the U.S., Esther envisioned a country filled with lush greenery. She was surprised that the reality differed from her expectations.

How Medi-Cal Transformation is Expanding Access to Behavioral Health Care Services

May 16 | DHCS leaders and community health care providers share how Medi-Cal is helping Californians needing mental health and substance use disorder treatment lead healthier lives.

How & Why to Apply for Press Forward Grants

May 14 | Fifty-seven foundations have united to launch Press Forward, raising $500 million to support local journalism. Directors Dale Robinson Anglin and Christina Shih discuss its goals, the first call for proposals, and why ethnic media should apply.

How Will Women of Color Vote in November? A New Poll Offers Some Surprising Insights

May 10 | A new poll reveals that AAPI, Black, and Latina/x women voters feel overlooked by policymakers. Our panel of experts discuss key issues and how candidates can effectively engage this critical voting bloc.

The Heavy Toll of Alzheimer’s on Women

May 9 | Our guest speakers discuss how and why Alzheimer’s disproportionately impacts women both as patients and caregivers, and what can be done to ease the toll.

Language a Barrier for Indigenous Communities to Access Heat Resources

Indigenous Network | Indigenous communities are vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat that is affecting Los Angeles but have a harder time accessing public resources.

‘Conversaciones difíciles’ en tiempos de postpandemia y delitos de odio

El Festival de Arte Comunitario Healing HeARTS se produce un año después de un trágico tiroteo masivo que traumatizó a la importante comunidad API de la zona.

‘Tough Conversations’ – Using Art to Talk About Hate in Monterey Park

The Healing HeARTS Community Art Festival comes one year after a tragic mass shooting that traumatized the area's sizable API community.

New Study Warns of Rising Gun Violence Disinformation Targeting Chinese Community

Disinformation about gun violence circulates mostly unchecked on Chinese language social media, the report from Chinese for Affirmative Action warns.

My Lunch Made Me a Target for Bullying

SING TAO USA -- A Korean American food blogger shares her story about being bullied for bringing her mother's kimbap for school lunch.

El Parque Estatal del Río de Los Ángeles, ejemplo del poder de las organizaciones de vecinos 

La Opinión | El club Anahuak jugó un papel determinante para que un terreno baldío contaminado se convirtiera en un parque para que la comunidad practique deporte.

Access to Nature and Green Spaces Has Impact on Mental Health and Could Aid Disaster Recovery

Al Enteshar | Greening initiatives, which aim to reintegrate natural elements into devastated urban landscapes, are crucial for emotional and psychological healing.
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Near total lack of green space across LA’s Koreatown

Seoul Broadcasting System | Los Angeles' Koreatown, one of the most densely populated urban areas in the country, suffers from a severe lack of green space.

L.A. Educators Celebrate New K-12 Central American Studies Curriculum

The new curriculum highlights the culture of the region’s ethnic groups and helps students document migration stories through writing and art.

Ramma Mohammed: Home Health Caregiver, Unsung Hero

Al Enteshar Newspaper | Ramma Mohammed has dedicated over five years to in-home support care — a vocation born out of necessity but fueled by deep compassion.

El Rio Los Ángeles: un vinculo de las comunidades con sus orígenes y la bondad de lo verde

Radio Indigena | Árboles en la barranca y en los cerros son los sueños de Ricardo Ortiz, que ha plantado seis árboles alrededor de los cerros del Observatorio Griffith.

The Integral Role of Home Health Care in Arab and Muslim Communities

Al Enteshar Newspaper | Home health care constitutes a critical component of the healthcare system, especially within the Arab American and Muslim communities in the United States.

‘A Different Way of Looking’ — The Art and Legacy of Mildred Howard

A native San Franciscan, Howard's work stretching six decades reflects on Black culture, American history, justice and community.

Are Our Votes Safe? Voting Rights, Voter ID, and the 2026 Election

Live Friday | A conversation on the changing landscape of voting rights, election access, and the challenges facing American democracy as we approach the 2026 mid-term election.

From Jail, Kevin Epps Self-Reflects and Talks Next Steps

In an interview from San Francisco County jail, the filmmaker and activist discusses life behind bars, and what gives him hope and optimism for the future.

Stroke Is the 3rd Leading Cause of Death for Women. So Where Are They in the Clinical Trials?

Stroke is often a precursor to dementia. Black women are twice as likely to suffer stroke than their white counterparts.