Sunita Sohrabji

Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at American Community Media.

Undocumented Immigrant Population Grows at Unprecedented Levels

A report by the Migration Policy Institute charts the numbers of undocumented migrants, increasingly from Europe and the Southern Hemisphere.

Will China’s President Xi Jinping Attend APEC Summit in San Francisco?

Uncertainty looms large as to whether China’s President Xi Jinping will attend APEC, says USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai.

API Equity Budget in Jeopardy as California Faces $20 Billion Deficit

The state’s $247 million API Equity Budget may not be renewed as California faces an unprecedented $22 billion budget deficit.

Activists Launch Hunger Strike Urging Passage of Caste Equity Bill in CA

SB 403 would add caste as a protected class to the California Civil Rights Act. Gov. Newsom has until Oct. 14 to sign the legislation.

Indian American Republicans Sticking with Trump

Despite strong showings by Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, Indian American Republicans will vote for Donald Trump.

Indian American Rivals Spar at Republican Presidential Debate

Republican Presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy sparred Aug. 23 evening at the first Republican Presidential debate.

Attention Older Adults: The California Dept. Of Aging Wants to Hear from You

The Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults is open to all Californians ages 55 and older. The survey is available in nine languages.

Hmong Farmers in Siskiyou County Continue Fight Against Law Enforcement Racism

Hmong farmers are seeking a settlement in their battle against Siskiyou County law enforcement, who - they allege - have engaged in discrimination.

Covid Makes a Comeback, But New Vaccines Are Around the Corner

Covid-19 will continue to pose a health threat over many years. But updated vaccines are expected to mitigate the severity of infections.

India’s Export Ban on Rice Deepens Global Food Crisis

Indian Americans are panic buying huge sacks of rice, after India announced a ban on exports of the grain which is integral to Indian meals.

Los trabajadores domésticos: el recurso más subestimado de Estados Unidos

Un conjunto de leyes estatales y federales pretende mejorar las condiciones laborales de los trabajadores domésticos.

Brutal Atrocity in Northeast India Highlights Vulnerabilities of Women Around the World

Women around the world are standing in solidarity with two tribal women in Manipur who were stripped naked and sexually assaulted by a mob.

Domestic Workers Are America’s Most Undervalued Resource

A raft of state and federal legislation aims to improve labor conditions for domestic workers, including minimum wage and paid sick leave.

Elevating the Voices of Invisible People

The SCAN Foundation held a day-long summit to address disparities in health care delivery for marginalized people.

Has Anti-Asian Hate Crime Really Decreased?

A new report from the California Department of Justice notes that hate crimes against Asian Americans have dramatically dropped since last year. But civil rights advocates say the data does not accurately reflect the threats the community continues to face.

LA’s Huge Immigrant Population is Being Driven Out by High Cost of Housing

Dr. Manuel Pastor, Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California Dornsife, discusses the latest State of Immigrants in Los Angeles report.

Civil Rights Leaders Express Disappointment and Anger as Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action

Civil rights leaders excoriated the June 29 Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action and vowed to fight back.

Where’s the Best Country in the World to Be a Reporter?

Surprisingly, it's not the world's oldest democracy.

75 Members of Congress Write to Biden to Urge Discussion With Modi on India’s Human Rights Violations

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down June 20 morning in New York for the first leg of his 4-day official state visit, 75...

Indian Americans Urge Boycott of Indian PM Modi’s US Visit

Activists accuse Indian PM Narendra Modi of widespread human rights violations and disenfranchising the country’s many minorities.

Voters of Color Turn Out for Trump Following His Arraignment

The former president turned up at the famed Cuban eatery Versailles in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood after he pleaded not guilty to 37 counts in a federal court.

BREAKING: Dr. Ashish Jha Steps Down from Role as White House Covid Czar

Dr. Ashish Jha, who shepherded the US through the potent Omicron variant of Covid-19, will be stepping down June 15 from his role as...

Philadelphia Residents Protest Planned Basketball Arena in Historic Chinatown

Billionaire developers are threatening to destroy Philadelphia’s 152-year-old Chinatown, with a proposed basketball stadium.

Florida Officials Confirm State Behind Shipment of Migrants to California

In a tweet Monday California Governor Gavin Newsom blasted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after a group of 16 migrants was abandoned in Sacramento late last week.

Salman Rushdie Denounces Book Bans at His First Public Appearance After Near-Fatal Knife Attack

In his first public appearance following a brutal knife attack, novelist Salman Rushdie denounced book bans at PEN America's annual gala.

Untouchable in America

Prem Pariyar and his family have suffered from caste discrimination throughout their lives in Nepal. He did not expect to find it in the US.

The Invisibility of Asians in America

Though they are one of the oldest populations in the U.S., Asian Americans feel like they are still perceived as foreigners.

The End of Title 42 May Not Significantly Impact Border Communities

The end of Title 42 will have little impact on border communities says Edinburg, Texas city attorney Omar Ochoa, who lives on the border.

Transportation Department Building Named for Pioneers Norman Mineta and William Coleman

The Department of Transportation building in Washington DC was named the William T. Coleman, Jr and Norman Y. Mineta Federal Building May 9.

Can Interfaith Collaborations Stop Hate Crimes?

Interfaith collaborations could be the key to reducing hate-based violence, believe four faith leaders speaking at a news briefing.
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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.