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Live podcasts of zoom and on-site roundtable news briefings that bring ethnic media together with experts, officials, nonprofit leaders, and advocates to exchange perspectives on urgent issues. Watch and Follow the Conversation.

Can President Trump Legally End Birthright Citizenship?

Just Live | Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment in 1868, grants U.S. citizenship to anyone born on in the US. Trump’s executive order challenges this, seeking to redefine who qualifies as American and who can fully participate in democracy.

Is American Democracy in Decline?

May 9 | Our panel explores this critical question: Is the US drifting toward authoritarianism? Together, they will assess how democracies weaken from within—and whether our institutions are resilient enough to resist.

Who Dares to Travel Now?

May 2 | Know Your Rights at the Airport and the Border | Speakers this week will discuss the threats to both documented and undocumented residents traveling to and from the US. They will also offer strategies for greater degrees of safety while traveling in the US.

Mexico-US Relations: A Model for Diplomacy in the Trump Era?

Apr 25 | A panel of experts discuss why and how Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has kept the lines open with Trump and what is at stake for both countries.

Beyond April 15: How Taxation is Changing

Apr 9 | A panel of leading tax experts explore the far-reaching implications of upcoming changes on government revenue, the economy, and taxpayers across the country.

Reimagining the School Day

Apr 4 | For over a century, schools have followed a rigid schedule, but educators are rethinking the basic structure to better support diverse learning styles. This effort is gaining bipartisan support to make learning more effective.

Legal Immigrants, Green Card Holders, Naturalized Citizens—Who’s Safe from Deportation Dragnet?

Mar 28 | Trump's immigration crackdown targets not just criminals but legal residents, visa holders & applicants. Humanitarian protections are revoked, secret deportations occur, and policies now include immigrant registration, IRS cooperation, and social media scrutiny. Experts explain your rights.

70 Million Americans Face Loss of Healthcare as Congress Proposes $800 Billion Cut to Medicaid

Mar 21 | Speakers discuss the proposed $800 Billion cut to the Medicaid budget and its impact on low-income working families, children and the elderly.

Voting Rights Under Attack in the South

Mar 14 | Supreme Court Reviews Louisiana Redistricting Case – This case now presents the next major test in this ongoing legal battle. With state leaders actively working to weaken voting protections, the outcome of this case could have national ramifications for voting rights and representation across the country.

Resource Assistance to Minority Small Businesses Affected by LA Fires

Mar 13 | The briefing offers essential information for business owners seeking assistance and for media outlets covering the ongoing recovery efforts.

How Ending DEI Could Impact Minority-Owned Businesses

Mar 7 | Our panel explores DEI, the effects of these policies, and the potential consequences of the ban on the powerful and diverse economic engine of U.S. small businesses—the vast majority of companies in the country.

New Report Unveils Alarming Workplace Inequities for Black Women in California

Mar 4 | Speakers to discuss a groundbreaking new report that exposes five key barriers to workplace equity, from systemic discrimination to racialized beauty standards, and presents urgent policy recommendations to drive transformative change.