Thursday, January 23, 2025

Ethnic Media Services

Could Rebuilding LA Upend Plans to Deport Millions of Immigrants?

Live Friday | Undocumented immigrants are vital to disaster recovery and the economy, prompting debates on immigration policies as businesses face worker shortages. Our panel will discuss these issues and workers' rights.

Voting for Change – Why it Works: Community Advocates Make a Case for Ethnic Votes

Our panelists work in communities across the country and will talk about how the power of the vote can help generate change.

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.

Thousands Take to the Streets Throughout the US to Protest Alexei Navalny’s Death

The Russian dissident's cause of death is unknown. Ukraine claims Navalny was killed.

Beyonce and the Black Roots of Country Music

Beyonce's foray into country music, announced during the Super Bowl last week, has reignited discussions about diversity and representation within the country music scene.

Domestic Violence: One Step Away from Homelessness

Speakers discuss how domestic violence often leads to homelessness, the findings of the UCSF study, and the increase in domestic violence over the past two years.

Life Lessons from a Chinese Restaurant

Writer Curtis Chin discusses his new memoir "Everything I Learned, I Learned In a Chinese Restaurant," on the PBS NewsHour.

FBI Warns of Valentine’s Day Romance Scams

According to statistics, romance scams represent one of the largest financial losses compared to other Internet crimes.

Top Scams of 2023 — FTC Breaks Down New Data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joins us to unpack the latest data on the biggest scams from last year.

US Senate Candidates’ Forum: Live with Reps Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam Schiff

Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media are pleased to jointly present a candidates’ forum, with three of the major contenders for the seat addressing your questions.

Death in NY Highlights Surge in Chinese Migrants Crossing US-Mexico Border

A Chinese migrant who crossed the US-Mexico border into California earlier this year died outside his New York apartment after a fall that led to severe brain trauma.

Indigenous Representation at This Year’s Super Bowl

By Kolby KickingWoman | ICT At least two Indigenous players are set to take the field in America’s biggest game at Allegiant Stadium in Las...

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is a big holiday for many of Asian descent and AsAmNews wanted to know how some are preparing for the Year of the Dragon.

Rescuing Local Journalism – What’s at Stake for Ethnic Media?

Our guests explore current initiatives to rescue local journalism through various forms of taxpayer support and other public policies. Several ethnic news media publishers will also share their views.

From Migrant to Mayor: An Interview With Half Moon Bay’s Joaquin Jiménez

The son of migrant farmworkers, Jiménez has sought to use his position to highlight the needs of the city's migrant community.

USCIS to Raise Naturalization Fees

Becoming a US citizen is about to get more expensive, with USCIS announcing a 5 percent increase in fees for processing naturalization applications.

Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Stirs Alarm Among Koreans in US

Concerns are growing in the Korean community around a possible second Trump term as the former president continues to escalate his anti-immigrant rhetoric.

Border Crisis — What Are the Policy Options Given Our Polarized Politics

Our panelists delve into the current proposals, the political consequences of another anti-immigrant cycle, local response to high numbers of asylum seekers, and long-term problems with the immigration system.

Asian Health Services Offers Mental Health Support for Myanmar Refugees

The Burmese/Myanmar community in the US is burdened with trauma, but few culturally appropriate mental health resources are available.

Bridging Mainstream and Ethnic News — LA Times & 3 Asian Language Media

The move reflects the continued importance that ethnic media outlets play in engaging with diverse audiences and could offer a model for other regions.

Are We In a Healthy Economy? Why Are So Many Falling Off the Cliff?

Our guest speakers discuss what’s ahead for 2024, and how an unstable economy impacts its most vulnerable residents.

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