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Most Asians Support Affirmative Action, But Not in College

A survey of 7,000 Asian adults found a majority think affirmative action is a good thing but that race should not be used for admission into a university.

Black News Publishers Watchful of Legislative Process as Online News Payment Bill Advances

AB 886, called the California Journalism Preservation Act, would mandate that social media platforms pay a “journalism usage fee” to news organizations for sharing their content.
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Can Communities Heal from Hate?

The question takes on new urgency as hate crimes increase between racial and ethnic groups and often within the same racial groups. Speakers share their research as well as lived experiences.

San Gabriel Valley Honors Community Members Taking Action Against Hate

The ceremony, part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, emphasized the need for greater solidarity and interaction across all ethnic groups to combat hate.

Identifying Lasting COVID-19 Misinformation Within Fil-Am Community

Asian Journal | By sharing the responsibility of identifying and stopping the spread of misleading content, we can collectively fashion an online ecosystem that perpetuates an honest and inclusive view of the world.

Fil-Ams Continue To Have Low Vaccination Rates Among Asian Groups In LA County

Asian Journal | Despite having arguably the highest number of health workers, Filipino Americans rank below other Asian populations in terms of vaccination rates.

New Laws Force Transgender Youth to Flee Red States

Several U.S. states pass laws in a strong push to clip the wings of transgender youth and their families.

How Arab Americans Will Vote in 2024

A poll of Arab American voters shows a liberal bent within the community, with a majority citing deepening political divides as a major concern.
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Making Sense of the Debt Ceiling Crisis: Winners and Losers

The world and the U.S. economy are on the line if this country defaults on its debts. Will the resulting budget cuts and spending caps help or hurt the economy? Much more.

The Mouse That Roared – Census Director Rob Santos Meets with Houston Ethnic Media

US Census Bureau Director Rob Santos met with ethnic media in Houston to share how the agency is working to better track the nation's growing diversity.

Black Yogis Share Their Personal Journeys Toward Self, Community Empowerment

Yoga is a multi-billion dollar global industry yet for many Black and brown communities it remains inaccessible. These yogis are working to change that.
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What Happens if the US Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action?

Experts from civil rights and college access organizations explain the impact of the impending legal ruling and discuss alternatives to achieving diversity.

Lawmakers in Northern California Push GOP’s Anti-Trans, Anti-LGBTQ Agenda

Rep. Doug LaMalfa – who represents much of interior Northern California – has long pushed bills to limit funding for, and criminalize, gender reassignment surgery.

New Scams Targeting Immigrants Emerge as Title 42 Ends

Scammers are promising falsely to obtain green cards and special access for new immigrants, says the FTC, warning of new scams.

Black Entrepreneurs and Educators Should Oppose TikTok Ban

A ban on TikTok would harm the many Black entrepreneurs who rely on the platform to generate revenue and expand their businesses.
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As Crises Mount, Global Migrants Pay the Price

Our panel of experts discuss and help us understand why there is a migration crisis and what could and should be done about it.

Trailblazing Politician Gloria Molina Dies of Terminal Cancer

Trailblazing politician Gloria Molina died May 14 at age 74 from terminal cancer she battled during the last three years.

Hispanics and the White Nationalist Agenda

Mauricio Garcia, the Texas man who killed eight people, left behind a social media profile filled with white supremacist rhetoric.
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A War on Transgender People

The culture wars neatly dividing the U.S. into two camps have set their targets on transgender people. Our speakers explore related issues and data.

Ajay Banga Becomes First Indian American World Bank President

Biden-nominated Indian American Ajay Banga has been elected to serve as the next president of the World Bank.
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Artificial Intelligence: Will it Bring Utopia or Dystopia?

Experts provide the basics to understand what AI is, and what it brings to our societies but also discuss the potential bias in AI data, among other issues.
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COVID-19: It Ain’t Over Yet, Folks

Our experts are back to share info on the latest Covid variant, new guidelines for boosting, alternatives to Paxlovid and Remdesivir, and more.

Biden-Harris Get Early Support from Broad Swath of Ethnic Organizations

The Biden-Harris re-election bid will need significant support from minority voters for victory. Does that support exist?
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Why are More U.S. Kids Dying?

Speakers present the latest research and discuss the main reasons for the increase in the child mortality rate as well as the potential policies that could help address it.

The Tennessee Three and the Lessons of the Past

Instead of focusing on how to protect innocent children from gun violence, Tennessee Republicans mobilized to remove those demanding a change.

New Study Reveals Woeful Lack of Diversity Across News Beats

Major news beats across the country continue to be dominated by white men in an industry that lags the nation when it comes to diversity.

Siete lecciones que dejó la pandemia del Covid-19

La Opinión | Latinos have learned to be wary of false information posted on social networks amid renewed calls for people to get vaccinated.

Quo Vadis Filipino Americans 3 Years Into the Pandemic?

Philippines News Today | Exploring three key factors that have disproportionately impacted Filipino Americans throughout the pandemic.

Los mitos sobre COVID-19 que persisten entre jóvenes del Área de la Bahía

Peninsula 360 Press | Even as Covid mandates have been lifted and masks have largely come off, myths about the virus continue to circulate.

The Use of Folk Medicine in the Hmong Community

Hmong Daily News | Hmong folk remedies to combat Covid-19 include drinking sterile urine, lemongrass steaming sessions, or opium tea concoctions.

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.