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    2023 CA Ethnic Media Conference, Expo & Awards

    Ethnic media came to Sacramento as a united front to meet with decision makers and communications specialists, and celebrate outstanding journalism in the sector. There's a growing push across all state agencies and communications firms to build greater equity in public education campaigns; there's growing recognition that ethnic media were indispensible to the pandemic campaign. And there's growing concern among legislators to support local media serving immigrants and communities of color. "We met the moment," said Sandy Close of EMS. Now comes the next part—to continue the conversation with leaders in the state capital. 2024 Conference, Expo & Awards

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    Ethnic Media are the Trusted Messengers

    The 2023 CA Ethnic Media Conference Expo & Awards brought together 150 ethnic media practitioners from as far north as Humboldt and as far south as Calexico, to meet with the leaders and decision makers of Sacramento.

    CA Ethnic Media and State Leaders Meet to Build Inclusive Communications

    “To me what was most illuminating were the off-the-record sessions with the decision makers. They showed us that they are listening and that engaging with us matters. They know we are channeling our communities,”

    Meeting the Moment — CA Ethnic Media Front and Center at Expo & Awards Event

    Ethnic media from across the state gathered to meet with state leaders and decision makers and to celebrate outstanding journalism in the sector.
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    ‘You Represent What California Is’ — CA Sec. of State Shirley Weber’s Opening Remarks

    California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber delivered the opening remarks during the 2023 Ethnic Media Expo & Awards.

    The Finalists

    The complete list of finalists, with interviews, for the 2023 California Ethnic Media Awards.
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    Choosing ‘The Best Of The Best’ – Judges Give Ethnic Media Award Winners Rave Reviews

    A panel of 26 judges, from journalism professors to writers, editors, researchers and policy makers, was hand-picked for their cultural and in-language fluency.
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    ‘Tonight We Are Celebrating You’ — Rousing Speech by CA State Controller Malia Cohen

    CA State Controller Malia M. Cohen opened the awards portion of the 2023 Ethnic Media Expo & Awards event in Sacramento on Aug. 31.
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    The Ethnic Media Awards Ceremony

    Complete Video | 2023 Ethnic Media Awards, the jewel in the crown of an event that brings ethnic media reps together with state leaders and decision makers and their communication experts to celebrate outstanding journalism in the sector

    Communications Champions

    EMS and CBM recognize nine state agencies, communications firms and nonprofit organizations as Communications Champions.

    Expo Exhibitors

    Recognizing the uniqueness and diversity of our Exhibitors.

    Schedule of Events

    The Schedule of Events archive includes videos of the Opening Session with Keynotes and Conference Session 3: Building Stronger Communities Together

    Program Booklet

    The Program Booklet for the 2023 Ethnic Media Awards featuring a One day Symposium, Expo and Awards Event.

    Our Deepest Thanks to Our Sponsors

    Office of Community Partnerships & Strategic Communications (OCPSC)| BMO Harris Bank | The California Wellness Foundation | Southern California Gas Company | California News Publishers Association | Blue Shield of California | McDonald's | PG&E | Toni Rembe | The Rock Foundation | California Newspaper Publishers Association

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    What Is "Ethnic Media" – Who Qualifies?

    Ethnic news outlets are those print, online, broadcast platforms that target a specific audience defined by race, ethnic origin, religious affiliation, gender identity and that publish regularly. Pan-ethnic media outlets target multiple ethnic audiences (such as pan-AAPI, pan African diaspora, pan-immigrant, pan people-of-color, pan LGBTQ+).