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.
The California Assembly Appropriations Committee’s last week suspended a racial inclusion bill that would have officially recognized people of MENA descent.
Jun 7 | Our speakers examine this issue, explain how it affects people's lives, and discuss possible solutions in which the insurance industry, government, and ordinary people play important roles.
Jun 6 | Scams targeting adults 60+ are rising, with victims losing over $33,000 on average. SF agencies offer annual training to help vulnerable older adults, including Bay Area monolingual Chinese elders, protect themselves.
Jun 4 | The DHCS is expanding Medi-Cal maternal health services, including doula care, to help reduce racial and ethnic disparities and improve birth outcomes. Panel speakers discuss the impact of these expanded services on family and infant health.
May 31 | A pilot program, HOPE creates culturally-centered groups for Asian communities to address racism and hate crimes. Representatives from Japanese, Chinese, and Korean community organizations share their perspectives.
Willis will take on Courtney Kramer, an attorney that previously served in former President Donald Trump’s administration, in November’s general election.
May 24 | How significant is the threat of avian flu, also known as bird flu? Experts also predict a summer surge of Covid, as the more contagious variant, FLiRT, takes hold. Panelists this week discussed both highly transmissible diseases.
May 17 | This briefing touches on what the updated race and ethnicity standards include; how the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) plans to engage with communities to ensure clarity and broad adoption; need for additional testing and research to implement the standards.
Myanmar Gazette | Before arriving in the U.S., Esther envisioned a country filled with lush greenery. She was surprised that the reality differed from her expectations.
May 16 | DHCS leaders and community health care providers share how Medi-Cal is helping Californians needing mental health and substance use disorder treatment lead healthier lives.
May 14 | Fifty-seven foundations have united to launch Press Forward, raising $500 million to support local journalism. Directors Dale Robinson Anglin and Christina Shih discuss its goals, the first call for proposals, and why ethnic media should apply.
May 10 | A new poll reveals that AAPI, Black, and Latina/x women voters feel overlooked by policymakers. Our panel of experts discuss key issues and how candidates can effectively engage this critical voting bloc.
May 9 | Our guest speakers discuss how and why Alzheimer’s disproportionately impacts women both as patients and caregivers, and what can be done to ease the toll.
