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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.

ā€˜Conversaciones difĆ­ciles’ en tiempos de postpandemia y delitos de odio

El Festival de Arte Comunitario Healing HeARTS se produce un año después de un trÔgico 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 Ɓngeles: un vinculo de las comunidades con sus orƭgenes y la bondad de lo verde

Radio Indigena | Ɓrboles en la barranca y en los cerros son los sueƱos de Ricardo Ortiz, que ha plantado seis Ɣrboles 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.

Caring for the Colonel: A Daughter’s Caregiving Story

India Currents | There is no word for caregiving in any of the 26 Indian languages, but in Desi households, the notion of caregiving is interwoven into relationships with parents.

From Asphalt Jungle to Green Haven: Urgent Work for Schools and Neighborhoods in LA

May 3 | In this briefing, community organizations, L.A. School District officials speak about their collaborations on urban greening initiatives.

How Medi-Cal is Bringing Care to Unhoused Californians

May 2 | This briefing features DHCS leaders, community providers and health care workers sharing how they’re using Medi-Cal to help Californians experiencing homelessness and housing instability lead healthier lives.

Caring For A Dad With Dementia: Ajay Khanna’s Story

India Currents | When a combination of Parkinson’s and Dementia took a toll on his dad’s health, Ajay Khanna made the wrenching decision to place him in an assisted living facility.

A Shift From Family Caregivers to ‘CAREGIVERS’

Hmong Daily News | For most Hmong families, family members are the preferred caregivers, but when there is no choice, the alternative is to turn to hired professionals.

Bullying Special Needs Students: Families Share Their Experience

La Voz de la Comunidad | we hear about the lasting impacts of bullying on middle and high school special needs students.

Irvine Scores High on Green Spaces as It Becomes a City for Rich

US News Express | Many Chinese are drawn to Irvine for its security, but the city is also famed for it's green spaces. Housing is now becoming an issue.

When Hate Hits the Golf Course

A new podcast from the Korea Daily explores the rise in anti-Asian hate and provides legal advice to victims on how to respond to hate crimes.

Usuarios de parques en Pico-Union piden mejoras, mÔs Ôreas verdes y zonas de recreación familiar

Impulso | En dos parques públicos muy frecuentados por la comunidad oaxaqueña de la ciudad, los usuarios estÔn pidiendo que haya mÔs Ôrboles de sombra.
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Urban Greening: An Interview with Artesia Mayor Pro Tem Ali Sajjad Taj

Showbiz India TV | Lower-income neighborhoods have long lacked adequate tree canopy and green infrastructure compared to wealthier areas.

Video viral provoca protestas por el acoso y la seguridad de los estudiantes en Calexico

Los padres de Calexico estÔn dando la alarma sobre un video que se volvió viral en las redes sociales que muestra a un estudiante siendo atacado.

Viral Video Prompts Outcry Over Bullying, Student Safety in Calexico

Parents in Calexico are raising alarms over a recent video that went viral on social media showing a student being assaulted.

How a San Francisco Catholic School Addresses Evolving Bullying

Once a perceived hotbed for racism and homophobia, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep has made strides even as bullying evolves in the digital age.

Student Debt Forgiveness: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Apr 19 | Our panel of experts explain what student loan debt forgiveness programs are still on the books, and the future avenues for college affordability and equity.

Una Vida de Servicio y Cuidado Para Los Adultos Mayores

Impulso | Para Dulce María ChÔvez cuidar a las personas mayores no es solo un trabajo es ofrecerles atención, cuidados y apoyo.

One Year After Georgia Hyundai ICE Raid, Community Fear Persists

One year after ICE raided Hyundai-LG’s Georgia battery plant, fear amid renewed ICE activity still grips the community.
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The Latino Vote: Profiling America’s Changing Electorate – 2026 Midterms

Latino voters are emerging as a key swing bloc ahead of the 2026 midterms, reshaping America’s electorate as economic concerns, immigration enforcement, and political uncertainty drive shifting allegiances nationwide.

Sikh Truckers Continue to Face Harassment, Hate on the Road

For Sikh truck drivers, the challenges of the job — long hours and isolation — are compounded by rising discrimination and physical attacks.

After Sentencing, Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Vow to Continue Fighting for a ‘Free Palestine’

Seven pro-Palestine activists were sentenced to 30 days in jail and six months probation for their roles in the 2024 shutdown of the Golden Gate Bridge.Ā