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    Drop, Cover, & Hold On, California!

    Live Thursday | This briefing will highlight participation in the Great ShakeOut on October 17, the state's Earthquake Early Warning System, including the MyShake App, and Listos California's multilingual resources for educating communities on earthquake safety.

    Old and Helpless? Do The Elderly in Chinatown Benefit From the 32-Acre State Park?

    News Express | Have elderly in Chinatown, near LA State Historic Park, really enjoyed the benefits of greening over the last seven years?

    Interview with Vince Crisostomo: Embracing Nature for Wellbeing in the Aging AIDS Community

    LA Blade | Vince Crisostomo, a long-term HIV/AIDS survivor and dedicated activist, has devoted over 30 years to HIV/AIDS activism and supporting LGBTQ communities.

    NNPA Condemns Trump Invite to NABJ Conference

    The NNPA has forcefully condemned the National Association of Black Journalists for including the former president in a panel during its annual convention.

    Quieren parque más grande, pero exigen seguridad

    Kiosko Magazine | Los vecinos lamentan que el parque (originalmente Westlake Park) es un epicentro de drogas, creando el ambiente más inseguro de la ciudad.

    Preserving Culture through Green Spaces: The Need for Native Plants in LA’s Greening Efforts

    Indigenous Network | For Indigenous communities, native plants are a part of history and identity, connecting generations to the heritage and history of our ancestors

    Jardines comunitarios: Un refugio dentro de la urbe de asfalto angelina

    Impulso | Enclavado dentro de la selva de concreto que representa a la importante ciudad de Los Ángeles se encuentra uno de los pocos pulmones verdes del área

    United Women of East Africa Put African Culture at Center of Brain Health

    UWEAST was formed in 2008 to provide, as its website describes, a “successful, linguistically appropriate, culturally competent and cost-effective physical and mental health intervention program."

    Poverty Rate for Latinos Dips in 2022

    The poverty rate for Latinos in the United States was 16.8% for 2022, far below the 25% registered in 2012, according to the Census.

    Lumbee Tribe Swinging North Carolina Toward GOP

    The Lumbee Tribe may help swing the state of North Carolina to Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

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    Making Sense of the Conventions and the 2024 Elections

    Jul 19 | This year's National Political Conventions face unique challenges: one may be open or contested due to division, while the other was marred by violence. These issues could affect voter turnout and engagement, which a panel will discuss.

    Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Still Rising – Black Trans Women at High Risk

    Jul 18 | Despite a 7.1% drop in overall hate crimes in 2023, those against LGBTQ+ communities rose, with sexual orientation bias up 3.6% and anti-transgender crimes up 7.04%. Our panel discuss these trends, mixed public acceptance, and the impact of CA vs Hate hotline.

    AI Threatens to Destabilize Elections – Ethnic Voters Targeted with Fake Images

    Jul 12 | This briefing features experts discussing the rise of AI-driven racialized messaging and efforts to implement new legislative controls before the 2024 elections. Key concerns include the impact of AI on both presidential and local elections.

    How Medi-Cal is Helping Older and Disabled Californians Thrive in Their Communities

    Jul 10 | Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) leaders and community health care providers share how these Medi-Cal programs are helping older and disabled Californians live healthier lives at home.

    After Graduating From College, Why Choose Nursing?

    With an ever older and ever more diverse American population, there is a shortage of daily care and nursing staff for the elderly, while demand for multilingual caregivers is growing.

    Greening Schools for Healthy Minds: The Impact of Nature on Education

    Al Enteshar Newspaper | A growing body of evidence shows the myriad advantages of greening schools and the essential support required for their proliferation.

    CalGROWS Opens Job Opportunities for Multilingual Nurses

    With an ever older and ever more diverse American population, there is a shortage of daily care and nursing staff for the elderly, while demand for multilingual caregivers is growing.

    Federal Panel Delivers a Win for Mississippi’s Black Voters

    A ruling Tuesday by a federal three judge panel orders Mississippi’s Republican-dominated legislature to create more Black-majority Congressional districts.

    Fresno Declares June 7 ‘Stop the Hate Day’

    “Our message is clear," said Cyndee Loryang with Freso Center's Stop the Hate program. "There is no room for hate in our community."

    Stay Cool California! – Listos California Summer of Safety Campaign

    Jul 2 | With hotter and drier summer conditions increasing risks of wildfires, heat, and power outages, Listos California introduces a comprehensive suite of preparedness messaging and materials to help at-risk communities stay safe.

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