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News Roundup: Echoes of History, Here to Work Day of Action, Authoritarianism on the Ballot in ‘24

Also in this edition, more Koreans enlisting in US military, a win for state-recognized tribes, and a plea for aid to Palestine.

Medi-Cal Transforms Public Health Care

Avoids Purging Rolls, Extends Eligibility to All Undocumented | Medi-Cal staff and health center workers discuss the latest data on Medi-Cal "redetermination," transforming health care needs, coverage for new participants and services.

American Democracy in Decline: Are We on the Verge of a Constitutional Crisis?

What is a Constitutional crisis? How do we recognize it? Is the United States sliding towards one? How much can you push the Constitution until the country’s system breaks?

News Roundup: The Fight to Save Chinatown, Puerto Ricans Behind Bars

Also in this edition: Tensions rise over Israel-Palestine conflict, Black maternal health, retiring in India.

Gains in Movement to End Most Pervasive Violence in the World – Domestic Violence

Speakers discuss three recent efforts to find solutions through legislation, through reforms in the courts and through grassroots mobilization by survivors of abuse using social media.

New Threats to Home Ownership Target Communities of Color

Housing rights attorneys and mortgage experts explain threats to foreclosure, while homeowners facing these threats will share stories of how they’re struggling to keep their family homes.

News Roundup: Koreans in LA Cry Foul Over Affordable Housing, NY Immigrants Raise Alarm Over AI

Also, Celebrating excellence in Black journalism | Massive scam hits Chinese community in NY | Tackling domestic violence in Indian Country | National 'Kimchi Day'

Along US-Mexico Border, Farmworkers Confront a Harsh Reality

Farmworkers are the unsung heroes, often overlooked and under-appreciated. Their sacrifices go unnoticed, and their stories remain untold.

‘Prepare Ourselves, and Protect Yourself’: Students Open Up About Bullying

A group of high school students in Richmond, California describe their experience with bullying. October is National Bullying Prevention Month.

School Bullying: How it Fuels a Culture of Hate

We examine what's happening with bullying in schools today, who the prime targets and perpetrators are, and to what extent bullying incubates a culture of hate in the wider society.

News Roundup: Newsom in China & API Support for Biden Slipping

Welcome to the Ethnic Media Spotlight, a new regular column where we highlight reporting from across the ethnic media sector.

‘Find Your Ally’ — New Legal Lifeline for Undocumented Students at Community Colleges

College students, administrators, and statewide immigrant legal service experts discuss what services are most crucial to helping immigrants achieve the future they want and what legal challenges they face.

Caregivers of Communities: How Artists and Activists are Lifting Up AAPI Narratives

Speakers speak on how caregiving in their communities informs our understanding of a wide range of societal challenges, as well as potential solutions.

Extreme Heat Takes a Toll on Vietnamese in Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley

Nancy Tran | Radio TNT A look at how Vietnamese Americans in and around Sacramento are coping with extreme heat.

My Dad’s Champorado Isn’t ‘Authentic,’ and That’s OK

For one young Filipina, learning that her father's cherished recipe isn't exactly "authentic" leads to insights about the immigrant experience.

Deepening the Fault Lines: Could the Israel-Hamas Conflict Inflame Inter-Ethnic Hate in the US

What are the roots of the current conflict in Israel, what it portends for communities here in the US already confronting the impacts of hate, and whether the violence in the Middle East could deepen fault lines between and among communities here.
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State, Local Health Officials Reach Out to Farmworkers in Siskiyou County

An Oct. 1 wellness fair in Siskiyou, County, California helped connect farmworkers to much-needed healthcare and other resources.
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Getting the Word Out on Extreme Heat in Rural Northern CA

State and local officials gathered for a wellness event in rural Siskiyou County, where they shared information and resources on ways to stay safe amid record heat.

Governor Newsom, Please Sign SB 434 and Make Public Transit a Truly Safe Space for Everyone

This op-ed urges California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation that would make public transit a safer space for girls.

An Act of Resistance Against the Epidemic of Book Banning

Book banning is anti-democratic, and it leads to broad scale political censorship, says journalist Ali Velshi in an interview with PEN America

Caste Discrimination Banned by Fresno City Council

The Fresno city council unanimously voted to outlaw caste-based discrimination by amending the city’s municipal code.

The Many Stages of Elderhood: What Americans Don’t Get About Growing Old

In US culture, ageism prevails in entertainment, news media, the workplace, and most critically in health care. Experts this week will discuss age bias, addressing ageism, and the 7 stages of Alzheimer's.

Who Is LaPhonza Butler, California’s New Senator?

Butler will make history as California’s first openly LGBTQ+ U.S Senator and the first Black lesbian to openly serve in the U.S. Congress.

Trabajar bajo calor extremo no es una opción para trabajadores inmigrantes

El Impulso News | Tienen que soportar temperaturas de 115 grados para llevar comida a sus casas.

The Hottest Summer on Record

Chief Heat Officers in LA, Miami & Phoenix share lessons learned, strategies they are using to undertake this unprecedented task of raising public awareness around extreme heat as well as overseeing municipal measures that respond to the problem.

Families Face Caregiver Crunch, As Population Ages

As more people in the U.S. live longer, a higher prevalence of chronic diseases will fuel the demand for support services.

Extreme Heat Update: How is California Adapting? 

What works best in terms of building public awareness in underserved parts of the state about the danger of extreme heat? What success stories can we share? What challenges lie ahead?

Houston Ethnic Media Put Their Weight Behind Push to Expand Citizenship

Nearly three dozen journalists and media professionals gathered Tuesday at Houston City Hall for the launch of the Naturalize Now, Houston campaign.

Just When You Thought it Couldn’t Get Any Hotter

Cafe con Leche | Residents of the High Desert in Southern California are used to high temperatures, but this year's extreme heat broke records and rattled nerves.

Tell-Tale Signs of a Scam — How They Ask You to Pay

FTC experts break down the ways scammers tell you to pay – from apps like Venmo, CashApp or Zelle to gift cards to cryptocurrency and more – and why it's hard to get your money back.

‘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.