“What we’re discussing is a humanitarian issue, not a political one. Our goal is to serve every person, especially children who don’t have a voice yet,” said Mayor Manuel Cantu of McFarland.
Newsom’s Budget Prioritizes Education, Housing, Health — Plus Money for a Rainy Day
The California governor also told reporters that he is committed to making sure Latinos and other ethnic minorities are counted during the 2020 Census.
Las prioridades del nuevo presupuesto estatal: Educación, Salud y Vivienda
Jóvenes indocumentados de 19 a 25 años de edad tendrán acceso a Medi-Cal, y los primeros dos años de colegio comunitarios serán gratis.
Fears of Undercounting People of Color Rise Before 2020 Census
Combatting a predicted major undercounting of people of color in the 2020 U.S. Census was the focus of a national roundtable discussion.
Looking For Short Term Work? 2020 Census May Want You
The Census Bureau has said it expects to hire about a half-million people nationwide to help in its all-important counting of everybody living in the United States.
Coming
Events
Media Briefing: How Los Angeles County Fire Keeps Us Safe
- WHAT: Media briefing with LA County Fire and community stakeholders
- WHY: Learn how LA County Fire deals with a dramatic rise in 911 calls — over 1000 a day — for medical emergencies, fires and natural disasters across one-third of LA County, despite overstretched resources, aging infrastructure and outdated communications equipment. What do they need to keep us safe in the future — and why?
- WHEN: Thursday, July 25, 2019; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- WHERE: LA County Fire Station 14, 1401 W. 108th St, Los Angeles, CA 90047
Media Briefing: Proposed Changes to “Public Charge” Policies for Immigrants (in Korean)
- WHAT: Korean media briefing with Asian Americans Advancing Justice, National Immigration Law Center, and the California Immigrant Policy Center
- WHY: The Trump administration has proposed a new rule to make it easier to deport immigrants who are legal permanent residents who have used public benefits that include cash welfare, food stamps, housing aid or Medicaid. The change in policy would expand the meaning of those who are considered “public charges,” and therefore threaten legal immigrants who are eligible to use public benefits, including those who are low-income or refugees.
- WHEN: Friday, July 26, 2019; 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- WHERE: Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles, 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Stay tuned for our exclusive event coverage on these events.
Current
Focus
Areas
The 2020 Census
Raising awareness of what’s at stake for immigrant and minority communities with the upcoming 2020 Census.
Immigrant Rights
Tracking the politics of immigration reform and how it intersects with human and civil rights.
Consumer Fraud
Helping to build ethnic media’s capacity to report on scams in communities.
Safe, Clean Water
Promoting awareness of LA County’s efforts to modernize its water management system.
Environment
Expanding ethnic media’s coverage on and about the environment: from sea level rise to wetlands reclamation.
Voting Rights
Enlisting ethnic media as an advocacy voice to promote voting rights and shine a spotlight on voter repression.
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