Saturday, April 19, 2025

ACoM

Three Native American Perspectives on Extreme Heat

Indian Voices | While some shrug off the rising temperatures as an essential part of the landscape, others take a more philosophical view toward extreme heat.

Are We Telling Our Own Stories Yet? —

Hollywood Through an Ethnic Lens | Studies show that ethnic representation has advanced slowly in film and television. Ethnic communities have stopped waiting for others to open doors and started working on projects that create opportunities and change.

CA Attorney General Apologizes to Japanese Americans

California’s Attorney General apologized Wednesday for his office’s historical role in justifying the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Mexico Confirms Two Dead in Maui Fires

The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death of two Mexican citizens in the wildfires that devastated portions of Maui.

Arab Americans Concerned as Searing Heat Grips Jordan, Syria

Al Enteshar | Summer heat waves are scalding Jordan and Syria, leaving U.S. diaspora populations concerned about relatives and friends vulnerable to water and electricity shortages.

Back to School: Going Beyond the ABCs

K-12 students return to school this month, amid a list of challenges: teacher shortages, gaps in learning exacerbated by the pandemic, a polarized environment as parents and politicians attempt to reshape curriculum and school libraries.

Protecting Health Care Benefits for 15.5 Million People

More than 15 million Medi-Cal members will have their eligibility redetermined as part of  the "great unwinding" of MediCare enrollees.

The Ancient Practice of Ayurveda Can Combat Modern Day Extreme Heat

EMS | Practitioners say India's ancient system of medicine and healing can help people cope with rising temperatures.

Houston Event Highlights Efforts to Curb Rise in Stray Pet Population

The Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets initiative offers a range of services intended to address the growing number of stray animals on Houston's streets.

It’s Very Clear: COVID is Here to Stay

This week's briefing examines the rise in cases, the new variant, the new boosters, strategies our panelists are taking to prevent infections, as well as the phenomenon of Paxlovid rebound.

Reviewing Health Care Benefits for 15.5 Million

Speakers update us on steps CA is taking to ensure all eligible Medi-Cal enrollees have continuous coverage and share information about the impact of redetermination for ethnic enrollees.

Fake Jobs and Money Making Schemes

The FTC guides you through the latest scams targeting all of us, especially those targeting specific ethnic groups, and discuss how it's fighting the scammers and winning cases — thanks to people reporting the scams.

For Arab American Community, CA Heat Feels Familiar

Al Enteshar | Rising temperatures across parts of California and the US are reminiscent of the kinds of heat usually equated with the Middle East and North Africa.

Riverside và San Bernardino nóng hơn 100 độ F, người Việt ‘cố thủ’ tại nhà

Người Việt | Trong những ngày nóng đến hơn 100 độ F, cộng đồng Việt Nam ở San Bernardino và Riverside thường tránh nóng bằng cách ở nhà và gần như không ai sử dụng các dịch vụ của thành phố.

Intensa ola de color azota el Condado de Kern

El Popular | La vida cotidiana de la comunidad del Condado de Kern se ha transformado en los últimos días ante el inicio de una alarmante ola de calor que ya azota el territorio.

Hate Escalates at the Border: Setting the Stage for 2024

Our panel discuss what is going on at the border in Texas, a new lawsuit against limiting migrants ability to file for asylum, and what these actions portend for a new presidential election in 2024.

Is it Hot, or is it Just Me?

Hmong Daily News | As heat waves blanket the state, certain segments of the population are at greater risk, including the sizable Hmong community in and around Fresno.

Calexico Residents Launch Recall Effort to Oust City’s First Trans Mayor

The campaign is being spearheaded by a former mayor of the city who insists it is not about the current mayor's trans identity, though online attacks say otherwise.

Vietnamese American Councilwoman Called ‘Un-American’ for Supporting Bilingual Ballots

A city councilwoman in Morrow, Georgia called her Vietnamese American colleague “un-American” for supporting multilingual ballots.

BREAKING: Congress’ HEAL Act Ensures Healthcare Access for Undocumented

Three members of Congress today introduced the HEAL Act, which would guarantee healthcare access to all, including undocumented people.

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