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Gen Z Family Member-Turned-Caregivers Juggle Commitments

Within the Gen Z community, caregiving for family members becomes ever more crucial leaving many to juggle this with their personal and professional lives.

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.

Fighting Substance Abuse: Breakthroughs in Prevention and Recovery

The Center at Sierra Health Foundation highlights the work of three nonprofit organizations working on innovative ways to prevent and recover from substance abuse and advance health equity throughout California.

Despite Deficit, Newsom’s Budget Guarantees Funding for Essential State Programs

While California's deficit is estimated in the tens of billions, Gov. Newsom's latest budget maintains funding for critical programs that are a priority for the state.

How Elections in Home Countries Impact Diaspora Communities: Taiwan, Mexico and India

Speakers look specifically at immigrants from Mexico, India and Taiwan as well as mainland China, and will also highlight the role of AI and social media in spreading disinformation across diaspora communities.

What Medi-Cal Expansion Means for LA County Health Care: Following Closure of My Health LA

Our panel explored what this transition means for health care access overall, especially for those who never had health care insurance in the past, and what LA County residents need to do to enroll.

Are We Facing A Second Tripledemic?

Experts discuss the predicted tripledemic, the origin of JN.1, symptoms of all three infections; causes; prevention and treatment; and why vaccines and masks remain necessary.

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