Sunita Sohrabji

Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at American Community Media.

Muslim Community Mourns Horrific Shooting at San Diego Mosque

Muslim Americans are once again grappling with a wave of anti-Islamic hate speech and violence. Community leaders say politicians and social media are fomenting the hate.

Ebola Is Extremely Dangerous Even After Death

Traditional burial practices allow the living Ebola virus to be passed along to caretakers of the deceased body. The Ebola virus can remain infectious for up to 7 days in a dead body.

Anti-Immigration Rhetoric Fuels Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans

Almost half of AAPI adults experienced an act of hate during the first year of Trump’s second term, according to a new report from Stop AAPI Hate.

Abortion Pill Mail Ban Would Disproportionately Harm Black and Hispanic Women

A ban on accessing abortion pills by mail would adversely impact women who are uninsured or live in areas with chronic physician shortages.

Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Cost US Economy $7.7 Trillion

President Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship — which the Supreme Court is currently considering — would create a permanent underclass and a brain drain of highly-skilled workers.

Strait of Hormuz Closure Has Wreaked Irreversible Global Damage

Iran briefly opened the critical commercial shipping passage April 17, but then closed it again the following day. The US has kept up a week-long naval blockade.

We’ve Won the Iran Conflict, Trump Reassures Americans Even as More Troops Are Deployed to Middle East

“Take the Strait,” President Donald Trump asserted to countries whose supply of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

‘Where Would I Go If I Am Denaturalized?’ Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case

Asian American activist Helen Zia — whose parents were undocumented when she was born — ponders her fate if SCOTUS ends birthright citizenship.

Justice Denied for Late Grandpa Vicha?

Antoine Watson, convicted by a jury in the fatal attack on Vicha Ratanapakdee, received probation instead of prison time.

‘My Nightmares in ICE Detention’ – Cambodian Grandmother Tearfully Tells Her Story

Sithy Yi was held at the Adelanto ICE processing center for nearly two months. She is at great risk for being re-detained though she has lived in the US for 44 years, says her attorney.

Mysterious Respiratory Illness Barrels Through US, Without Vaccine or Cure

Northern California and several states on the East Coast are experiencing a dramatic surge in human metapneumovirus. Antivirals are not yet available to fend off the illness.

Steak at the Top – The Politics Behind America’s New Food Guidelines

Nutrition experts applaud the shift away from highly processed foods, but are critical of a pyramid that de-emphasizes whole grains and legumes

Trump Cannot Create New Taxes and Fees, Claims H-1B Lawsuit

Unions representing educators and nurses are suing the Trump administration for imposing a $100,000 fee on employers who hire H-1B workers.

CDC No Longer a Reliable Source for Vaccine Information, Says Noted Pediatrician

The CDC can no longer be trusted to provide credible information regarding vaccine administration, says RWJF CEO Dr. Richard Besser.

Trump Repeats Baseless Claims of ‘Somali Pirates’ Pillaging Minnesota, But Remains Silent on ICE Killings

President Donald Trump took hard aim at immigrants, especially Somali Americans in Minnesota, in his Feb. 24 State of the Union address.

Epstein Files Shadow $245 Billion Sex Trafficking Industry

“There are so many Jeffrey Epsteins and Ghislaine Maxwells ... still operating with what seems like impunity,” says sex trafficking survivor Courtney Litvak.

Flu Cases Rise Dramatically as New Virus Strain Emerges

Influenza targets people at both ends of the generational spectrum, including seniors and children.

‘Paying More, Getting Less’ — America’s Flailing Health System

47% of Americans believe they will not be able to afford health insurance coverage, care, and pharmaceuticals this year.

Cambodian Grandmother Faces Imminent Deportation After Four Decades in US

A survivor of child abuse, imprisonment and torture in Cambodia is now facing deportation, 44 years after she fled to the US.

Minnesotans Are Afraid to Access Healthcare Amid Massive ICE Surge

Two American citizens residing in Minnesota were fatally shot by ICE agents this month amid an uptick of immigration enforcement known as “Operation Metro Surge.”

Grandpa Vicha, Stop the Hate, and Elusive Quest for Justice

A jury has found Antoine Watson not guilty of murder and elder abuse in the 2019 fatal attack on ’Grandpa Vicha’ Ratanapakdee.

Will Community Newspapers Survive Amid Soaring Costs of Newsprint?

Even as the Trump Administration rolled back its tariffs on newsprint from Canada, community newspapers are struggling with rising costs for their print editions.

East Bay Residents Gather to Mourn 37 People Killed By ICE

The Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minnesota, sparked nationwide protests calling for the abolishment of ICE.

Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Gun Violence and Mass Shootings

If current trends hold, the US could record its lowest murder rate since national data collection began in the 1960s.

‘I’m Okay, I’m Not Shot’ — Teacher Recalls 2018 Parkland School Shooting

Sarah Lerner, a journalism teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school, recalls the horrific 2018 mass shooting on campus that killed 14 students and three teachers.

A Rollback at Birth: New Hepatitis B Guidance Could Deepen Health Disparities

Babies from East and South Asian American communities and African immigrants are most vulnerable to hepatitis B infections.

Congress Can Fix Skyrocketing Health Care Costs: But Will It?

Healthcare costs will skyrocket in 2026, as millions of consumers face a 100% increase in their monthly premiums.

Trump Administration Proposes Stricter Public Charge Rule, Stoking Fears Among Immigrants Seeking Healthcare

Health experts warn that the proposed public charge rule could deter eligible immigrants from accessing Medicaid and other health programs.

Older Adults Will Face Brunt of Cuts to Medicaid

Seniors stand to lose vision and dental care, home-based services and more with cuts to Medicaid.

Killer of Chinese Grandmother Maintains Innocence at Sentencing

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Eric Fleming has announced a sentence of 31 years in prison, followed by two consecutive life sentences for Keonte Gathron, convicted of the murder of Chinese grandmother Yik Oi Huang.

Five Years After Atlanta Spa Shooting, AAPI Community Faces Stalled Trial, Fading Support

On the final day of January this year, Kim sat stoically in a Fulton County courtroom, watching Robert Aaron Long and his legal team. 

California Gubernatorial Race Series: Interview with Xavier Becerra

Live Wednesday | This session offers reporters a direct opportunity to question gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra on key statewide issues. 

Dim Streets, Lasting Memories: Safety Concerns Linger in L.A.’s Koreatown

For business owner Chang Y. Lee, improving streetlight in LA's Koreatown is part of a decades long effort to ensure the area's safety and vibrancy.

A Rural California County’s Crash Course on Democracy

How a legalistic breakdown of the Brown Act developed into something more akin to lifting the hood on the engine of our democracy.