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‘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

‘No Vote, No Voice’ – Houston Leaders Weigh in On Why the Ethnic Vote Counts 

As Super Tuesday approaches, a decade-long decline in voter turnout in Texas' Harris and Fort Bend counties raises concerns about the public’s faith in the electoral process.

Advocates Weigh in On California Black Caucus Reparations Package

The California Legislative Black Caucus introduced a package of reparations legislation this week that the lawmakers call “a starting point” to atone for the state's legacy of discrimination. 

Biden Declares Japanese American Internment Shameful

President Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned a 1942 executive order forcing all Japanese Americans to internment camps.

Housing Gaps are Racial Gaps, Say Bay Area Policymakers

As the Bay Area housing crisis deepens racial and wealth divides, how much is the system working as intended?

New Report Shows Latinos, AAPI Underrepresented CA Gov. Appointees

A new report finds that, while Gov. Gavin Newsom has achieved gender parity in his office’s appointments, Latinos and AAPI remain underrepresented.

Jewish Groups Resist GOP Treatment of Muslim Court of Appeals Nominee

Jewish groups say Republican lawmakers inappropriately grilled a Muslim judicial nominee about his views on terrorism, Israel and antisemitism.

Hmong Diaspora Grieves Death of Tou Ger Xiong

The Hmong diaspora worldwide have lost a one-of-a-kind, modern day hero in Tou Ger Xiong, said Mee Moua, his close friend and former Minnesota State Senator.

Paving the Way for Medi-Cal Expansion in Bakersfield

As Medi-Cal expands to include all undocumented Californians in 2024, vulnerable populations shared their experience of seeking coverage at a Bakersfield briefing.

Fighting Car Scams with the CARS Rule

The risk of getting scammed when buying a car — the highest purchase many consumers make short of a house — can be as stressful as the risk of a pile-up commute.

LA Arrest for Hate Crime on Elderly Jewish Couple

Beverly Hills detectives have arrested and charged an LA man for a racially motivated attack and attempted robbery on an elderly Jewish couple Dec. 10.

Who Are America’s New Ethnic Voters?

As the U.S. grows more diverse, so do its voters. 

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