Friday, April 18, 2025

Sunita Sohrabji

Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at Ethnic Media Services.

We Will Fast Until Our Dying Breath, Say Asylum Seekers in ICE Detention

Asylum seekers at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington have embarked on a hunger strike, seeking to be released from ICE custody.

Spree of Hate Crimes Targets Bay Area Hindu Temples

A spree of vandalism at Hindu temples in the San Francisco Bay Area has put the local Hindu community on edge.

San Diego Community Leaders Brainstorm With Ethnic Media to Combat Hate Crimes

San Diego community leaders and ethnic media are joining forces to combat hate crimes.

Disabled Students Turn to Filmmaking to Share Stories of Being Bullied at School

The ‘Rise Above’ project aims to change stereotypes about disabled people and reduce school bullying.

Is It Possible to Stop Hate?

Community building across racial, religious, and ethnic lines is key combatting hate violence, say community leaders.

Brutal Attack on Elderly Asian Man Is Not a Hate Crime, Says LA County Sheriff’s Department

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says an incident in which an elderly Asian man was punched and thrown to the ground is not a hate crime.

Be Wary of Trip Wires When Reporting on School Bullying

Reporters face several tripwires when attempting to cover school bullying. Attorney Thomas Burke provides tips on handling sensitive issue.

Artificial Intelligence Could Dramatically Reshape the 2024 US Election

Artificial intelligence has the capability to dramatically impact the 2024 election.

Your Mask Won’t Protect You from Aunt Bessie’s Sweet Potato Pie, But It May Keep You Free of Covid

Viruses, including Covid and RSV, are surging again this winter. California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Tomas Aragon offers some tips for keeping safe during the holidays.

Two Muslim Students Stabbed in Fremont in Possible Hate Crime

Two Muslim students from India were stabbed multiple times in Fremont, California, in what appears to be a hate crime.

Did Biden, Xi, and CEOs Hear Us? Query Protesters As APEC Summit Ends

After a week of demonstrations aiming to shut down APEC and shame China's President Xi Jinping, protesters questioned whether they were heard

‘Open Up the Golden Gate of Economy to Build Lives of Hope,’ Says Biden at APEC CEO Summit

The president summoned up his pro-labor roots, advising CEOs to prioritize fair wages over balance sheets.

Taiwan Remains Key Stumbling Block to Healthy US-China Relations

President Joe Biden and China's Premier Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of APEC, but the meeting yielded scant tangible fruit.

‘Xi is a Dictator’ Biden Proclaims at End of Daylong Meet with China’s Premier

Following his meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping Nov. 15, President Joe Biden declared he would still characterize the him as a dictator.

Healthy Economic Relationship with China Needs Work, Says Yellen at APEC

The US and China are on track to build a healthy economic relationship, with some hard work, says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

Thousands Take to the Streets of San Francisco to Say No to APEC

Thousands of people took to the streets of downtown San Francisco Nov. 12 afternoon to protest the APEC summit.

Massive Protests Planned for Sidelines of APEC Summit

At issue is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, which demonstrators claim greenwashes many environmental and workers’ rights concerns.

Anti-China Rhetoric Takes Center Stage at Third Republican Presidential Debate

China bashing loomed large at the third Republican Presidential debate, setting off fears of a fresh wave of anti-Asian American hate crimes.

The Wiles Behind the Smiles? Asian American Media Ponder Impact of Biden-Xi Meet at APEC

Asian American media have mixed responses to the expected meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the...

Two Thirds of Turbaned Sikh American Boys Are Bullied at School

An estimated 67% of Sikh American boys who wear turbans have experienced school bullying, including physical assaults and cyberbullying.

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