ACoM

00:02:59

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.
00:03:10

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.

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.

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.
01:00:15

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.
00:01:59

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.

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.
01:03:02

How Climate Change is Changing Our Lives

This briefing explores the deeper and more lasting potential effects of climate change: the societal impacts or costs, how our deeply polarized politics get more and more affected by climate impacts and even our spiritual lives.
00:06:41

Ethnic Media are the Trusted Messengers

The 2023 CA Ethnic Media Conference Expo & Awards brought together 150 ethnic media practitioners from as far north as Humboldt and as far south as Calexico, to meet with the leaders and decision makers of Sacramento.

Secretary of State Shirley Weber Stresses Outreach to non-English Speaking Voters in ’24 Elections

Weber emphasized her dedication to ensuring the integrity of both the voting and voter registration processes during the upcoming 2024 election season.

In Guatemala, A Coup in Slow Motion

Forces in the Central American nation are working to undermine the transition of power to President Elect Bernardo ArƩvalo, who last month claimed a landslide win.

Golpe a cƔmara lenta en Guatemala

Las fuerzas de la nación centroamericana estÔn trabajando para socavar la transición de poder al Presidente electo Bernardo Arévalo.
01:05:28

And the Winners Are… Story Telling in Ethnic Media

Six of the winners of the Ethnic Media Awards discuss their winning entries and the in-depth pieces they are currently covering or hope to cover this year.

A World Of Hurt: The Link Between Domestic Violence And Community Gun Violence

This story was selected as the winner for Outstanding Investigative Reporting by a distinguished panel of judges as part of the 2023 Ethnic Media Expo & Awards.

After George Floyd, African Americans and Latinos Remain in Crosshairs of Police Violence

Since the death of George Floyd in 2020, killings by police have continued to climb, with 2022 seeing the highest numbers in a decade.

Meeting the Moment — CA Ethnic Media Front and Center at Expo & Awards Event

Ethnic media from across the state gathered to meet with state leaders and decision makers and to celebrate outstanding journalism in the sector.
00:05:37

‘You Represent What California Is’ — CA Sec. of State Shirley Weber’s Opening Remarks

California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber delivered the opening remarks during the 2023 Ethnic Media Expo & Awards.

The Finalists

The complete list of finalists, with interviews, for the 2023 California Ethnic Media Awards.
00:03:32

Choosing ā€˜The Best Of The Best’ – Judges Give Ethnic Media Award Winners Rave Reviews

A panel of 26 judges, from journalism professors to writers, editors, researchers and policy makers, was hand-picked for their cultural and in-language fluency.
00:03:26

‘Tonight We Are Celebrating You’ — Rousing Speech by CA State Controller Malia Cohen

CA State Controller Malia M. Cohen opened the awards portion of the 2023 Ethnic Media Expo & Awards event in Sacramento on Aug. 31.
01:20:14

The Ethnic Media Awards Ceremony

Complete Video | 2023 Ethnic Media Awards, the jewel in the crown of an event that brings ethnic media reps together with state leaders and decision makers and their communication experts to celebrate outstanding journalism in the sector

Communications Champions

EMS and CBM recognize nine state agencies, communications firms and nonprofit organizations as Communications Champions.

Expo Exhibitors

Recognizing the uniqueness and diversity of our Exhibitors.

Schedule of Events

The Schedule of Events archive includes videos of the Opening Session with Keynotes and Conference Session 3: Building Stronger Communities Together

Program Booklet

The Program Booklet for the 2023 Ethnic Media Awards featuring a One day Symposium, Expo and Awards Event.

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.
01:01:16

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