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Venerable Pastor Rev. Calvin R. Butts Dies at 73

“Dr. Butts was a force for moral clarity, a voice for his Harlem community, a counselor to so many of us in public service and I was proud to call him a friend." New York Governor Kathy Hochul

Как сохранить природное и видовое разнообразие парков штата?

Slavic Sacramento | How to preserve the natural and species diversity of state parks?

Russians in California Become Targets of Hate

The war in Ukraine has led to an increase in attacks and verbal assaults targeting the state's Russian-speaking population.

Dale a la vida silvestre su espacio y disfrútala

Impulso (Spanish) | Give wildlife their space and enjoy it.

東灣公園局呼籲遊客 享受大自然敬請自重

Sing Tao Daily News (Chinese) | East Bay Regional Park District appeals to tourists to enjoy nature and be respectful.

In Georgia Governor’s Race, Stacey Abrams’ Win is ‘In Korean Voters’ Hands’

An opinion piece in Atlanta's Korean-language JoongAng Daily says Korean American voters' growing clout in the state could be key to an Abrams' victory.

공원관리위원회, 올바른 주립공원 이용법… 자연보호 잊지말자

News Wave 25 (Korean) | Proper use of state parks... Don't forget to protect nature.

La naturaleza siempre te recibirá, no la destruyas

Visión Hispana (Spanish) | Nature will always receive you, do not destroy it.

Preservation, Respect and Care for Parks Given Focus

Philippine News Today | A media briefing focus on native wildlife and habitats remind us of the preservation for these national treasures.

Texas Rejects Disproportionate Number of Mail-In Ballots from Voters of Color

Radio Bilingüe details the disproportionate impact of new voter restrictions recently put in place by Texas' Republican-led legislature on voters of color.

New Report Examines Startling Highs — and Lows — Of Mental Health Treatment in America

A new study finds 55% of the over 50 million Americans experiencing a mental illness received no treatment, with access and cost as the primary reasons.

Protect the Parks

Our Weekly (African American) | Having awareness keeps people and wildlife safe.

Why is Slavery on the Ballot?

A constitutional amendment on Louisiana's Nov. 8 ballot about slavery and involuntary servitude threatens to expand the latter's definition in dangerous ways.

공원 이용은 언제나 환영, 하지만 자연보호를 잊지 말자

Kyocharo (Korean) | A park full of wildlife, enjoy it, but don't destroy it.

Me Kauti Keda Vata Mai

Radio Bula Duavata (Fijian) | Let's Count on You

请不要破坏我们的公园

Neo Media (Chinese) | "We hope that this piece of land is meaningful and can benefit the present and future generations."

Enjoy, Don’t Destroy, Our Public Parks – More Visitors Put Native Wildlife and Habitat at Risk

Immigrant Magazine (Multi-Ethnic) | Voice of Immigrants in America

The cruelty of exploiting vulnerable people for political advantage

There is a long history of backlash against progress, going back to when white supremacists used violence to reverse the enfranchisement of Black people.

欣賞,但不要摧毁我們的公共公園

Century Tribune (Chinese) | "These parks belong to all of us, and we all have a responsibility to take care of this land."

是福是禍?疫情喚起戶外活動興趣 加州野生公園訪客增

World Journal (Chinese) | Is it a blessing or a curse? Pandemic arouses interest in outdoor activities, increasing California wild park visitors.

Redistricting is Undermining the Native American Vote

The Native vote has become increasingly influential, with the ability to determine whole elections in several states across the country.

California’s Health Care System is Failing Black Californians

A new report finds nearly one third of Black Californians have been treated unfairly by a health care provider because of their race or ethnicity. 

‘We Consider This Hate Speech’ — LA Ethnic Media Respond to Leaked Audio

Editors with Indigenous, Latino and Black papers in the city say remarks by council members have undermined their "moral standing" on issues of race.

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Play Free Concert in Hoopa

The multi-platinum rock band will make a detour during its 2022 Global Stadium Tour to play a free concert in Hoopa.

Cutting Through the Confusion of Voter Registration

The requirements for registering to vote varies widely by state. This guide offers relevant information hat communities need ahead of the upcoming election.

California Department of Public Health Releases New Masking Guidelines

The new guidelines urge Californians to consider wearing a mask based on their location and situation.

Vietnamese American Has 5% Chance of Survival After Allegedly Racist Attack, Family Says

Phong Tran, 43, was attacked outside of a bar in Toledo, Ohio in what his family says was a racially motivated incident.

Long Haul COVID in the Black Community

An August town hall in Riverside County marked the first in a series looking at the impacts of long haul Covid on African Americans.

What a DOJ Investigation Into Kansas Police Means – or Doesn’t Mean – for the Black Community

The DOJ has launched a civil rights investigation into the KCPD to determine if their employment practices are guilty of racial discrimination.

Inequality is Up, Childhood Poverty Declines

Income inequality in the U.S. increased last year for the first time in more than a decade, but childhood poverty was cut almost in half.

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.