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Scams Increasingly Preying on Fear, Desperation in Immigrant Communities

Experts say scams targeting vulnerable families desperate to reunite with detained loved ones or to resolve outstanding immigration issues have proliferated.

Women’s Basketball Rising at Famed School for the Deaf

As women’s basketball continues to draw national attention, Gallaudet University enters this season building on a championship foundation.
Our work is more than coverage; it is about weaving communities together in a shared narrative at once distinct yet part of a whole.

Inmigrante argentina doblemente engañada, por el ICE y su pareja

Ester Muñoz se despertó el día de Año Nuevo llena de planes para el año venidero. Jamás imaginó que terminaría el día detenida y enfrentando la deportación.

Empathy, Not Stigma Has Helped Lower Addiction, Overdose Deaths in LA

Even as overdose rates in Los Angeles have declined thanks to investments in prevention and treatment, they remain persistent in low-income communities of color.

A Rollback at Birth: New Hepatitis B Guidance Could Deepen Health Disparities

Babies from East and South Asian American communities and African immigrants are most vulnerable to hepatitis B infections.

Local Curfews, Trump Tariffs: Arab Grocers in San Francisco Band Together to Weather the Storm

Many are turning to a group purchasing model honed over years of experience in fights for labor and economic justice.
We build on the legacy of the nation’s first Black and Indigenous news outlets and stand with the many platforms uplifting communities across the country — immigrant and native-born alike.

Fawzia Mirza on Mentoring a New Generation of Muslim Filmmakers 

Filmmaker Fawzia Mirza reflects on how grants and fellowships empower Muslim artists to tell authentic, universal stories that challenge stereotypes and center joy.
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Buddhist Monks Bring Walk for Peace to Washington DC

After 108 days on foot, Buddhist monks reached Washington, where thousands gathered to reflect on peace, mindfulness, and the power of quiet action.
Ethnic media is the foundation on which communities are built, the channel that informs them, and the voice that affirms their place here. Together, they form the bedrock of belonging and connection.
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How an LA Homelessness Frontline Veteran Is Caring for the Caretakers

When Celina Alvarez took the reins at Housing Works of California, her first step was to revisit its motto: "Do whatever it takes for as long as it takes."

States Ordered to Help Find Undocumented Immigrants Via Medicaid Programs

The Trump Administration claims that more than $1 billion has been spent on funding Medicaid for undocumented immigrants. Several states have challenged the veracity of such claims.

Gov. Newsom Must Recognize MENA Communities in State Data

Passage of AB91 would mean California’s 1 million-plus Arab and MENA residents could be accurately counted in education, health, housing, and economic data.

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 late journalist Chauncey Bailey reminded us, quoting Genghis Khan: “Divided we are like the fingers of a hand. Together, we are a fist.” That unity guides our work — to bridge underrepresented voices with broader audiences, honoring both our diversity and our common ground.

For Our Russian-Speaking Community, a Festival in the Park is More Than Just a Celebration

Residents of Los Angeles and other Southern California cities spend most of their time at work, in their apartments, or on the roads in their cars.

The Monks’ Walk Ends, But the Peace Remains

After four months and 2,300 miles, a group of Buddhist monks completed their journey across America, arriving at the nation's capital on February 11.
While our focus is America’s communities, many stories also connect to homelands and diasporas, where local and global identities blur and blend.