Sunita Sohrabji

Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at American Community Media.

體現全面包容的意義:加州準備實施耆老整體計劃

加州老齡化總體規劃是一個 10 年藍圖,旨在解決當前老年人和殘疾人的不平等問題。

San Francisco Names Street to Honor ‘Grandpa Vicha’

The killing of Vicha Ratanapakdee in 2021 became a rallying cry for advocates denouncing the rising tide of anti-Asian hate.

What to Expect When You Have Covid

In the age of the Omicron variant, the majority of people infected with COVID-19 may experience symptoms. Here's what to expect.

El gobierno de Biden elimina la mayor parte de la norma de la carga pública, pero los inmigrantes siguen temiendo

Aunque la decisión elimina muchas de las restricciones impuestas por la anterior administración, muchos inmigrantes siguen temiendo recibir las prestaciones.

What Inclusion for All Means: California Embraces Master Plan for Older Adults

California’s Master Plan for Aging is a 10-year blueprint addressing current inequities for older adults and disabled people.

아시아계 미국인은 단일집단으로 취급받아선 안된다…전문가들, 의료보건 데이터 세분화 촉구 나서

옹호자들은 현재 건강 불균형을 해결하는 데 중요한 정보를 제외하고 AAPI 하위 민족에 대한 데이터를 분해하려는 시도가 없다고 말합니다.

美國亞裔並非龐大的單一群體  維權人士呼籲對其健康數據進行細分

倡導者表示,目前沒有嘗試分解 AAPI 亞種族的數據,而忽略了對解決健康差異至關重要的信息。

Asian Americans Are Not a Monolith, Say Advocates Urging for Disaggregated Health Data

Advocates say there is currently no attempt to disaggregate data for AAPI sub-ethnicities, leaving out information critical to resolving health disparities.

Biden Administration Guts Most of Public Charge Rule, But Immigrants Still Fearful

While the move lifts many of the restrictions imposed under the previous administration, many immigrants are still fearful of seeking benefits.

Even With Updated Boosters Complacency a Key Obstacle to Getting Vaccinated

Frontline experts say the updated boosters protect against older and newer variants of Covid-19 though many continue to put off receiving the new shots.

‘The Dirty Underbelly of American Life’ – Victims of Hate Share Their Stories

Two racially motivated attacks, one in Texas and another in California, highlight the increasingly complicated dynamics of hate in America.

Can Kids Safely Return To School Amid Ongoing COVID Pandemic?

As kids return to school this fall, parents have some homework to do: helping to keep their kids safe amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With...

Japanese American Artists Pay Homage to Ancestors Incarcerated at Internment Camps

Eighty years after the incarceration of 126,000 Japanese Americans at internment camps, Sansei Granddaughters, a group of women artists pay homage to their ancestors.

A Year After Withdrawal from Afghanistan, Refugees Struggle to Find Footing in US

There are now 76,000 refugees from Afghanistan who have resettled in the US, mostly in Northern California, Washington DC, Texas, and Washington state.

Lt. Murphy, Shot 15 Times, Recalls Massacre at Oak Creek Gurdwara

Murphy was the first to engage the shooter at the Oak Creek Gurdwara, making him an indelible part of Wisconsin's Sikh community.

Diversity a Challenge to Upping Vaccination Rates in California’s San Joaquin County

Local health officials are relying on community organizations to vaccinate the diverse communities that call this region of California home.

Everyday Ageism Impacts Physical and Emotional Health of Older Adults

Over 82 percent of adults over the age of 50 say they regularly experience one or more form of everyday ageism on a regular basis, studies show.

慵懶、朦朧、瘋狂的夏日已展開  但穿上泳衣戴上蛙鏡下水後要小心

隨著夏天的臨近,隨著新冠病毒感染的持續上升,父母們想知道他們的孩子下水是否安全。

여름 수영으로 지루한 일상 탈출, 하지만 수영복, 물안경과 함께 조심성도 잊지 말자

무더운 여름이 다가옴에 따라 일부 부모들은 코로나바이러스 감염이 증가하면서 자녀가 수영장으로 돌아갈 수 있을지 걱정하고 있습니다.

Despliega esos días relajados, vagos, locos de verano, pero ponte tu trajo de baño y los goggles con cuidado

Con la llegada del verano, los padres se preguntan si es seguro que sus hijos se metan en el agua, ya que las infecciones por Covid siguen aumentando.

Roll Out Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer — But Don Your Swimsuit and Goggles With Care

With summer here, parents are wondering whether it's safe for their kids to jump in the water as Covid infections continue to climb.

California’s Poorest County Has Nation’s Highest Vaccination Rate

Imperial County's success is a tribute to grassroots community organizing in this predominantly Latino community.

Asian Americans Call For Multi-Racial Solidarity At First-Ever Unity March

Approximately 15,000 people gathered June 25 at the National Mall for the first-ever Unity March to draw attention to the dramatic spike in hate crimes against the AAPI Community.

CA Senators Ask for $5 Million to Increase Pipeline of Asian Language Teachers

Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in CA, yet the state credentialed only 89 teachers who speak one of several Asian languages in the 2019-2020.

Vincent Chin’s Murder Sparked Pan-Asian Civil Rights Movement That Continues Today

API leaders from across the US held a four-day commemoration in Detroit, Michigan, to honor the legacy of Vincent Chin, who was murdered in 1982.

La financión para programas de prevención de la violencia doméstica está en peligro en el nuevo presupuesto de California

Las organizaciones de violencia doméstica de California abogan por mantener los 15 millones de dólares para la prevención de la violencia doméstica que quedaron fuera del presupuesto propuesto.

加州新預算案讓家庭暴力防治計劃面臨風險

加州一個由防治家庭暴力(DV)組織組成的聯盟呼籲當局,繼續提供用於防治家庭暴力的1500萬美元資金,因為這筆資金被加州州長紐森(Gavin Newsom)5月13日公布的預算計劃排除在外。

Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention Programs at Risk in New California Budget

Domestic violence organizations in California are advocating to continue $15 million for domestic violence prevention left out of the proposed budget.

Struggling to Survive: Covid-19’s Impact on Youth Mental Health

Teen suicide and depression rates are as alarming as deaths from the virus, but few resources are available to address this shadow of the pandemic.

Supreme Court Ban on Abortions Will Disproportionately Harm Communities of Color

Almost 2/3 of women seeking abortions come from communities of color, a data point often overlooked in conversations around a woman’s right to choose.
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Tony Thurmond Stakes Out Progressive Flank of California Gubernatorial Race

Tony Thurmond, seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, laid out an expansive progressive platform in a briefing with community media reporters.

Hate Crimes Continue to Rise, Despite Federal Legislation

Live Fri | Five years after the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, anti-Asian hate remains elevated. Our experts examine rising incidents, harmful rhetoric, and ongoing efforts to improve reporting and protection.

Californian Voters Agree — American Democracy Under Assault

A new poll of California voters also finds widespread bipartisan support for the state taking steps to protect democratic institutions and expand voter access.

Two Feathers Reaches Native Youth That Mainstream Therapy Misses

Two Feathers Native American Family Services sits in Humboldt County, where Native suicide rates are over twice the state average.