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Rohingya Refugee’s Death Reveals a System in Crisis

The death of Nurul Shah Alam, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee, has ignited a firestorm of grief and demands for accountability across the United States.

Reverdeciendo las colinas: Dos monjes birmanos dedican 34 años a construir un santuario esmeralda en Azusa

A lo largo del soleado tramo de Ranch Road, la entrada de hormigón del Monasterio Azusa Brahma Vihara de la Asociación Budista Progresista suele alcanzar los 27 °C.

On the Pala Reservation, Indigenous Wisdom Unifies Ethnic Media

Amid the rolling hills of North County, a recent gathering signaled a shift in how ethnic and Indigenous stories are told in the Southwest. 

Through the Storm — Buddhist Monks Approach End of ‘Walk for Peace’

The "Walk for Peace 2025" has now surpassed its 90th day, leaving the group of Buddhist monks just 10 days away from Washington DC.

Greening the Foothills: Two Burmese Monks Spend 34 Years Building an Emerald Sanctuary in Azusa

Two Burmese monks transform a barren Azusa hillside into a sacred, cooling forest through decades of devotion, patience, and environmental care.

The Power of a Click: Digital Literacy Is a Necessary Tool for Healthy Aging

With digital literacy a necessity for healthy aging, minority and low-income senior communities face a persistent digital divide.

US Burmese Condemn Decision Ending TPS Status for Myanmar

Community leaders say the ruling will force thousands to return to a country still mire in war and where political dissent is met with torture and prison.

Residents Dream of Safe, Multi-Use Parks in Reseda and Pacoima

Swe Swe Aye | Myanmar Gazette In low-income neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, the dream of a safe, high-quality local park remains just that, a dream.

Karen People Fight for Recognition, Celebrate Culture in California’s Capitol

For California’s Karen people, an annual Martyrs’ Day gathering is a reminder of the support they are still fighting for.

LA’s AAPI Community Calls for Stop to ICE Raids

As immigration raids in America’s second-largest city stoke fear even among legal residents, Asian Americans citywide are calling for an immediate halt.

Utica’s Karen Community Grieve, Demand Justice in Wake of Fatal Police Shooting

Members of the Karen community are demanding justice following the police killing of 13-year-old Nyah Mway by Utica police.

ICE Arrests of Asian Immigrants Quadruple Under Trump Administration

Immigration arrests of Asian immigrants have surged since the launch of President Donald Trump’s second administration, according to a new analysis.

The New Food Pyramid: Healthy or Harmful?

Just Live | New U.S. dietary guidelines introduce an inverted food pyramid prioritizing protein, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables. Experts discuss nutrition impacts, school lunches, ultra-processed foods, and environmental concerns tied to diet.

Voting Rights Advocates Sound Alarm as Trump Admin Seeks Control Over Elections

Voting rights experts say the efforts by the Trump White House could disenfranchise millions of voters in the run up to the November elections.

Walking Beside Her Father-in-Law Through Dementia

For Yunjung Lee, walks with her father-in-law, who has dementia, are part of a daily routine of care that offer moments of clarity and connection.