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‘I Was Frozen’ — Undocumented LA Man Faces $1.8 Million DHS Penalty

In May a letter arrived in the mail for Ángel informing him that he was being fined $1.8 million by DHS for failing to comply with a deportation order.

The Black Resiliency Project — Tackling Big Issues Across All Demographics

Rachel Morton founded the Chico-based Black Resiliency Project to provide support to Black families and others in this North State community.
Our work is more than coverage; it is about weaving communities together in a shared narrative at once distinct yet part of a whole.

Sobreviviente de abuso doméstico se autodeporta en lugar de correr el riesgo de perder la custodia de sus hijos

Lucia fled cartel violence in Mexico with her children in 2023, only to fall victim to domestic abuse by her husband once in the US.

At the Heart of Colombia’s Elections, a Land Ensnared by Conflicting Voices

A violent clash between two Indigenous groups in Colombia highlights the stakes in an election that will determine the fate of the country's fraught peace process.

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.

Arab Solidarity Blooms at World Cup

For the Bay Area’s Arab community, a match between Algeria and Jordan brought a moment of shared joy in a year otherwise marked by grim headlines.
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.

‘In the Eye of the MAGA Hurricane’ – Bamby Salcedo on Defending Trans Rights in Trump’s America

The veteran activist says hard-won rights are being stripped from the trans community even as violence targeting trans people is on the rise.

Muslim Community Mourns Horrific Shooting at San Diego Mosque

Muslim Americans are once again grappling with a wave of anti-Islamic hate speech and violence. Community leaders say politicians and social media are fomenting the hate.
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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In California’s Central Valley, Salt + Light Keeps the Unhoused Housed

Everyone Salt + Light works with — whether living on the streets or in one of the organization's 53 permanent supportive homes — is referred to as a neighbor.

California’s Medi-Cal Recipients Will Get Full Scope Dental Benefits for One More Year

Lawful permanent residents on Medi-Cal can also keep existing comprehensive dental coverage until July 2027.

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.

Dim Streets, Lasting Memories: Safety Concerns Linger in L.A.’s Koreatown

For business owner Chang Y. Lee, improving streetlight in LA's Koreatown is part of a decades long effort to ensure the area's safety and vibrancy.
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.

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.
While our focus is America’s communities, many stories also connect to homelands and diasporas, where local and global identities blur and blend.