Monday, April 21, 2025

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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.

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

While the growing popularity attests that parks are essential, the increased visitations bring risks to the habitat and wildlife. Speakers will explore this delicate balance.

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.

Supreme Court Weighs Future of Affirmative Action — What’s At Stake for Students of Color?

Speakers will provide background on the Harvard and UNC cases, discuss what's at stake and the power of student activism in the effort to support affirmative action.

Impact of Redistricting and Voter Suppression on Indian Country / Native American Voters

Panelists will explore how efforts like gerrymandered maps and voter restriction laws have impacted Native American voters.

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.

3,200 Students Begin Service Year as CaliforniansForAll College Corps Fellows

Speakers will talk about the vision that inspired the program, how it works, who is eligible, how to apply and where students will do their community services.

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.

Fake News Bombards Voters — Will It Disrupt Midterms?

Our expert panel will cover a variety of angles regarding disinformation and how it is likely to affect upcoming mid-term elections and the future of democracy in the US.

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.

Threats to the U.S. Electoral Process — Who Can Vote, Whose Vote Counts?

Speakers will discuss gerrymandered maps, laws that restrict access to the polls, among other dangerous trends in the election process, and efforts to address them.

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 Immigrants Need to Know About the Public Charge Final Rule

Zenobia Lai of the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative will explain what the Final Rule means for immigrants and their families.

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.

Exploring Outer Space — Why We Do It, What We Learn

Can space exploration help us discover answers to essential questions, including finding the keys to our survival on earth?

Safety Escorts for Older AAPIs

San Mateo County has approved a new program that will provide escorts to AAPI seniors who have been the targets of recent hate-fueled violence.

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