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For One Former Youth, Gangs Were a Defense Against Bullying

For one young immigrant from Mexico, joining a gang offered protection from bullying until he became the bully in the classroom and outside.

Mexico President Confirms Mexican Nationals Among Dead, Missing in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The Mexican president also criticized U.S. politicians for targeting immigrant communities who, he said, often undertake risk jobs like the workers on the bridge.
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Challenging the Stigma of Alzheimer’s in Ethnic Communities

Stigma around Alzheimer's impedes care. Our speakers share diverse approaches and destigmatization efforts that are key for effective support in Latino, Black, AAPI, and LGBT+ communities.

Yurok Make History as First Native Nation to Co-Manage National Park

Tribal leaders signed a historic memorandum of agreement with the National Park Service to return a 125-acre stretch of land to the Yurok Tribe by 2026.
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James Irvine Foundation 2024 Awardees – Tackling Six Critical Challenges Facing California

The James Irvine Foundation annually honors nonprofit leaders, our guest speakers, addressing critical state challenges, showcasing innovative solutions amid political and economic uncertainties.
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Briefing with the IRS – What’s New This Tax Filing Season

Direct File offers free online tax filing in 12 states, saving time and money for users. Updates include extended Taxpayer Assistance Center hours, unclaimed refunds, filing deadlines, Free File options, and Where's My Refund tracking.

Don Sun Will Always Live In Our Hearts and Memories

Asian American civic leader Don Sun, who served on Andrew Yang's presidential bid, died March 13 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Fifth Circuit Court Temporarily Blocks New Texas Bill Which Would Arrest Migrants at the Border

Hours after the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to allow Texas border patrol to immediately deport migrants and asylum seekers arriving on the border, the...
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California’s Multilingual Hotline for Help with Hate

This briefing provides an overview of how the hotline connects those in need with resources, as well as share metrics around reporting numbers across the state.

Report Highlights Disparities in Access to Park, Green Space for San Gabriel Valley Chinese Community

World Journal | The more affluent the community and the closer to Angels National Forest, the more shade exists。

For Boyle Heights Latinos, Buddhist Temple Offers Community

In recent years, the Rissho Kosei-kai temple has bridged language barriers with the local Latino community.
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Every Family Deserves the Opportunity to Create Generational Wealth, But How?

Program Experts Share How the Dream For All Program is Bringing Homeownership Within Reach of First-Generation Homebuyers and Helping To Build Financial Legacies.

The Bezos Earth Fund’s greening America’s cities initiative impact

LA Blade | Arburtha Franklin, a trans woman who spent 23 years in the California State Prison system, said she would love to see more green spaces in Los Angeles.
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What Issues Are Guiding Women to the Polls This Year?

Speakers discuss challenges for women seeking and remaking in office, workers rights, wage parity, gun control, and reproductive rights.

Chinese American Family in San Diego Donates $5 Million to Black College Students

The Dong family say the donation is meant to honor Emma and Gus Thompson, who in 1939 rented out their home despite racially restrictive housing laws.
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Time is Running Out – Free Online Training for California Home Health Care Workers

Program provides free training for caregivers who are paid professionals and qualify to earn $6K stipends, and for family caregivers who can get valuable skills that will help them and/or open new career possibilities.
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A Century of Green Card Backlog Cripples the Immigration System

Our panel discuss why we reached this crisis point in our legal immigration system, what the solutions are, and why the United States can easily absorb and benefit from the newly legalized population.

Deaths at US-Canada Border Shine Light on Rising Indian Migration

What drives people to leave their homes, hand over life savings to a smuggler, and attempt a perilous journey for a chance to live in the West?
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Voting for Change – Why it Works: Community Advocates Make a Case for Ethnic Votes

Our panelists work in communities across the country and will talk about how the power of the vote can help generate change.

Biden Declares Japanese American Internment Shameful

President Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned a 1942 executive order forcing all Japanese Americans to internment camps.

Thousands Take to the Streets Throughout the US to Protest Alexei Navalny’s Death

The Russian dissident's cause of death is unknown. Ukraine claims Navalny was killed.

Beyonce and the Black Roots of Country Music

Beyonce's foray into country music, announced during the Super Bowl last week, has reignited discussions about diversity and representation within the country music scene.

Domestic Violence: One Step Away from Homelessness

Speakers discuss how domestic violence often leads to homelessness, the findings of the UCSF study, and the increase in domestic violence over the past two years.

Life Lessons from a Chinese Restaurant

Writer Curtis Chin discusses his new memoir "Everything I Learned, I Learned In a Chinese Restaurant," on the PBS NewsHour.

FBI Warns of Valentine’s Day Romance Scams

According to statistics, romance scams represent one of the largest financial losses compared to other Internet crimes.
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Top Scams of 2023 — FTC Breaks Down New Data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joins us to unpack the latest data on the biggest scams from last year.
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US Senate Candidates’ Forum: Live with Reps Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam Schiff

Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media are pleased to jointly present a candidates’ forum, with three of the major contenders for the seat addressing your questions.

Death in NY Highlights Surge in Chinese Migrants Crossing US-Mexico Border

A Chinese migrant who crossed the US-Mexico border into California earlier this year died outside his New York apartment after a fall that led to severe brain trauma.

Indigenous Representation at This Year’s Super Bowl

By Kolby KickingWoman | ICT At least two Indigenous players are set to take the field in America’s biggest game at Allegiant Stadium in Las...

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is a big holiday for many of Asian descent and AsAmNews wanted to know how some are preparing for the Year of the Dragon.

The High Cost of a Tow After an ICE Arrest

And why this Fresno tow truck driver and his neighbors are still offering their services to local residents for free.

The AAPI Vote in 2026: What Has Shifted Within This Diverse Electorate?

Oct 16 | Explore how Asian American and Pacific Islander voters’ priorities are shifting ahead of the 2026 midterms, including new survey findings, Gen Z engagement, voting barriers, and perspectives from battleground states.

Ahead of the Midterms, Native Voters Face Major Barriers to the Ballot

Most Native American voters have never been contacted by a political campaign, while casting a ballot costs more time and money than any other group.

DHS Is Using FEMA Buildings as Pop-up Immigration Courts, Denying Public Access

Congressman Greg Stanton says he was blocked from entering a makeshift immigration courtroom, raising concerns about public access to the proceedings.