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American Community Media Releases the 2026 Impact Report, Showing Ethnic Media Reach of 65 Million Across 1200+ News Outlets in 40 Languages

ACoM’s 2026 Impact Report highlights its extensive ethnic media network reach through news briefings, local journalism, reporting fellowships, community partnerships and advocacy for the sector.

ACoM Names New Executive Director of Largest, Oldest Ethnic Media Organization

American Community Media names Jaya Padmanabhan executive director, marking a generational leadership transition as founder Sandy Close steps into a director emeritus role.

Houston Celebrates ‘Collective Voice’ of Community Media at First Annual Expo & Awards Event

Some 200+ attendees gathered for Houston Community Media’s first ever Expo, Conference and Awards held on July 8 at the United Way Conference Center in downtown Houston.

FEMA Talks Winter Ready Preparedness for Houston’s Vulnerable Populations

Nearly 40 reporters from diverse, multilingual media outlets attended the Houston Ethnic Media roundtable on winter preparedness.