Sunita Sohrabji

Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at American Community Media.

‘We Are So Much More Than Our Memories of War’

‘Planting SEADS - Knowing Our Joy’ is an anthology of first-person stories from Khmer, Laotian, Viet, and Hmong refugees.

Trump Will Likely Reinvoke Public Charge Rule

Immigration experts say there will be panic and fear in the immigrant community as Trump uses public charge on the campaign trail to gain support for his anti-immigrant policies.

Climate Change is the Greatest Public Health Challenge of Our Time

Exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to serious illness and death, and the risks for people who are pregnant and those with pre-existing conditions like asthma or diabetes, are even greater.

Systemic Racism Costs Black Women $50 Billion Annually in Wage Penalties

Over a lifetime, Black women lose an estimated $1 million in wages because of racial discrimination in employer hiring and wage practices.

Trump is Convicted of 34 Felonies, But Justice Won’t Immediately Be Served

The former president was convicted on non-violent felonies, and will likely be sentenced to probation or community service hours instead of time in prison.

Vaccinations May Not Prevent Infections from New COVID Sub-Variant

The KP.2 subvariant of Omicron is far more contagious than its predecessors and may be able to evade Covid vaccines.

The Next Human Pandemic Could Be Bird Flu

The next major human pandemic could be avian flu, which will likely hit hardest immigrant workers in the dairy and poultry industries.

Disaggregated Data is America’s Super Power: It’s Crucial to be Counted

Disaggregated data could play a major role in resolving the US’s health care inequities, revealing new information about diverse populations.

Has California Moved the Needle on Hate?

Race and ethnicity are the largest motivators of hate crimes in California, followed by gender and sexual orientation.

Women of Color Will Vote With Their Pocketbooks This November

Women of color represent a large and powerful voting bloc. A new poll reveals some surprises as to how they will vote this November.

Hey Vinod, Leave That Beach Alone

Billionaire green-tech venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has once again lost in court to keep the public off Martin's Beach.

Frat Boys Racially Harass Black Palestine Supporter at University of Mississippi

A mob of fraternity brothers at the University of Mississippi racially harassed a Black supporter of Palestine.

‘Hey, Fatso’ – Overweight Children Are Number 1 Targets for School Bullying

Children begin perceiving size and weight as early as preschool, and start bullying larger kids by the time they are in elementary school.

Ride Share Driver Alleges Lyft Violated His Right to Free Speech

A former Lyft driver alleges his account was permanently deactivated after he and a rider engaged in a discussion on the Israel-Hamas war.

60 Years Later, Freedom of Speech Still Eludes College Students

Lynne Hollander Savio discusses the Free Speech Movement's 's relevance to students today expressing their support for Palestine.

‘We Cannot Balance California’s Budget on the Backs of Crime Victims’

California is expecting a 44.7% budget reduction for organizations providing services to survivors of crime, including domestic violence, elder abuse, and child abuse.

‘They’re Building a Chemical Factory on My Ancestors’ Graves’

Residents of St. James Parish, Louisiana, are fighting to keep a toxic plastic chemicals factory from being built on the site of ancestral burial grounds.

‘Blatant Homophobia!’ Pennsylvania School Bans Anti-Bullying Activist/Actor Maulik Pancholy

Actor/writer Maulik Pancholy has been banned from giving an anti-bullying speech at a school in Pennsylvania, because of his gay “lifestyle.”

Fat Is a Social Justice Issue

Weight has always been a target for shame and bullying; the stigma of fatness continues, even amid a body positive culture.

Hate Crimes Are Extremely Difficult to Convict, Says California Attorney General Rob Bonta

Several non-profit organizations, led by the Community Alliance in Fresno, California, organized a day-long United Against Hate summit.

‘Love Is With Me’ – 2nd Gen Asian Americans Share Challenges of Care Giving for Elderly Immigrant Parents

The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging has created four videos featuring families discussing the challenges of caregiving. The 'We Care' project will be screened at film festivals around the US, starting this May.

‘Islamophobia!’ Senate Republicans and Three Democrats Oppose Confirmation of Judicial Nominee Adeel Mangi

The confirmation of Adeel Mangi, President Joe Biden’s pick to serve on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, appears to be indefinitely stalled.

White House Announces Big Changes for Race and Ethnicity Data Collection

A new category for Middle Easterners and North Africans has been created in the White House standards for data collection.

Millions of Muslims Could Face Expulsion from India As New Law Is Implemented

India announced that it is implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act, which could expunge millions of Muslims from India.

Trinidad and Tobago Migrant Found Dead After 4 Years in ICE Detention

A migrant from Trinidad and Tobago was found dead from an apparent suicide at the ICE Northwest Detention Center.

Biden Defends Israel in State of the Union Speech, Does Not Call for Permanent Cease Fire in Gaza

President Joe Biden delivered a fiery State of the Union address March 7, stating that Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas.

Calls for a Cease Fire in Gaza Dominate Super Tuesday

The call for a cease fire in Gaza looms large as voters in 15 states head to the polls on Super Tuesday March 5.

‘We’re Not White – Our Identities Have Been Erased’

More than 3.5 million people with roots from 23 countries in the Middle East and North Africa are currently misidentified as White

Queer and Trans Young Asian Americans Need Caregiving Too

How do AAPI queer and trans youth collectively care for themselves? The Asian American Resource Workshop has developed a unique model.

Is Social Media Fomenting Hate?

Social media companies say they are actively attempting to ban hate speech on their platforms, but hate continues to proliferate.

Family Seeks to Reopen 1985 Bay Area Train Station Hanging Ruled a Suicide

Timothy Charles Lee was a Black, gay member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians. His body was found hanging outside a Concord BART station in 1985.

Who Gets the Last Word? Election Disinformation in Immigrant Communities

Oct 23 | Election disinformation is spreading through immigrant communities via social media, AI-generated content and trusted networks. Experts examine deepfakes, misleading voting information and ways communities can identify false content.

California’s Prop. 3 Would Keep Billions for Schools, Healthcare by Preserving High-Earner Tax

Prop. 3 would make permanent a higher income tax on the state's top 2% of earners, preserving billions in revenue amid looming federal cuts.

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.