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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.
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Rescuing Local Journalism – What’s at Stake for Ethnic Media?

Our guests explore current initiatives to rescue local journalism through various forms of taxpayer support and other public policies. Several ethnic news media publishers will also share their views.

From Migrant to Mayor: An Interview With Half Moon Bay’s Joaquin JimĆ©nez

The son of migrant farmworkers, JimƩnez has sought to use his position to highlight the needs of the city's migrant community.

USCIS to Raise Naturalization Fees

Becoming a US citizen is about to get more expensive, with USCIS announcing a 5 percent increase in fees for processing naturalization applications.

Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Stirs Alarm Among Koreans in US

Concerns are growing in the Korean community around a possible second Trump term as the former president continues to escalate his anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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Border Crisis — What Are the Policy Options Given Our Polarized Politics

Our panelists delve into the current proposals, the political consequences of another anti-immigrant cycle, local response to high numbers of asylum seekers, and long-term problems with the immigration system.

Asian Health Services Offers Mental Health Support for Myanmar Refugees

The Burmese/Myanmar community in the US is burdened with trauma, but few culturally appropriate mental health resources are available.

Bridging Mainstream and Ethnic News — LA Times & 3 Asian Language Media

The move reflects the continued importance that ethnic media outlets play in engaging with diverse audiences and could offer a model for other regions.
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Are We In a Healthy Economy? Why Are So Many Falling Off the Cliff?

Our guest speakers discuss what’s ahead for 2024, and how an unstable economy impacts its most vulnerable residents.
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Fighting Substance Abuse: Breakthroughs in Prevention and Recovery

The Center at Sierra Health Foundation highlights the work of three nonprofit organizations working on innovative ways to prevent and recover from substance abuse and advance health equity throughout California.

Despite Deficit, Newsom’s Budget Guarantees Funding for Essential State Programs

While California's deficit is estimated in the tens of billions, Gov. Newsom's latest budget maintains funding for critical programs that are a priority for the state.
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How Elections in Home Countries Impact Diaspora Communities: Taiwan, Mexico and India

Speakers look specifically at immigrants from Mexico, India and Taiwan as well as mainland China, and will also highlight the role of AI and social media in spreading disinformation across diaspora communities.
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What Medi-Cal Expansion Means for LA County Health Care: Following Closure of My Health LA

Our panel explored what this transition means for health care access overall, especially for those who never had health care insurance in the past, and what LA County residents need to do to enroll.
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Are We Facing A Second Tripledemic?

Experts discuss the predicted tripledemic, the origin of JN.1, symptoms of all three infections; causes; prevention and treatment; and why vaccines and masks remain necessary.

LA Event Spotlights LGBTQ+ Anxiety Over Anti-Immigrant Measures

Over 150 people gathered recently in Los Angeles for an event highlighting rising fears within the LGBTQ+ community around anti-immigrant legislation.

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