Sunday, December 22, 2024

Ethnic Media Services

The Next Presidency Will Shape Gen Z’s Education

Trump's proposed dismantling of the Department of Education would financially handicap low-income students.

Una Vida de Servicio y Cuidado Para Los Adultos Mayores

Impulso | Para Dulce María Chávez cuidar a las personas mayores no es solo un trabajo es ofrecerles atención, cuidados y apoyo.

‘I Promised I Would Care for Him’

Kiosko Magazine | Diana Lara has spent the past 33 years caring for a friend who is paralyzed from the neck down, a demanding job that leaves her little time and less pay.

Filipino Youth Who Bully and Have Been Bullied Break the Cycle

In 2001, the massive influx of Asian immigrants settling in the United States was still in full swing — and so was the promise of the American Dream.

Medi-Cal’s Impact After Redetermination: How Californians Can Renew Coverage

Apr 16 | A DHCS expert shares data on redetermination's impact on Medi-Cal and future plans. The director of an LA County clinic discusses helping recipients maintain coverage. Three individuals share stories about Medi-Cal's importance to their families.

Can We Ever Escape Our Phobia of Fat?

This week, speakers cover history of stigma surrounding fatness, the shift from body positivity to anti-diet culture, new weight loss drugs' impact, social media's role in promoting unhealthy habits, and childhood obesity's link to school bullying.

Transforming Medi-Cal — Bringing Quality Care to Communities

The DHCS discuss the Medi-Cal transformation and its multi-year initiative to create a better system of care. Community providers and healthcare workers will share insights on implementing EMC, Community Supports, and bridging health information gaps.

The Emerging US-Japan-Philippine Alliance

The Philippines needs to leverage emerging security partnerships with Washington and Tokyo for its national interest.

Los parques y la sombra de los árboles son cuestión de vida o muerte en Los Ángeles

Bringing parts of LA County with below-average tree canopy up to the average would mean close to 1 million years of added life expectancy for Angelinos.

Parks and Tree Canopy Are a Matter of Life and Death in Los Angeles

Bringing parts of LA County with below-average tree canopy up to the average would mean close to 1 million years of added life expectancy for Angelinos.

LGBTQ Bullying in Little Saigon: A Danger Few Acknowledge

As hate incidents rise nationwide, so does LGBTQ bullying. But in Little Saigon, this is a problem that few people pay acknowledge.

Ensuring the Youngest Kids Get Continuous Health Care Coverage

In this briefing, we focus on the importance of continuous health coverage for children ages 0-5, how gaps in health coverage and issues with Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) renewals affect families, and the potential impact of both nationwide.

‘Listas’ Campaign Enlists Women — Backbone for State’s Emergency Preparedness

This briefing showcases Listas, an innovative California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) initiative empowering women with essential emergency resilience knowledge.

Los espacios verdes, la salud y desigualdades

Hispanic LA | Numerosos estudios han documentado los beneficios para la salud física y mental que brindan los árboles y los espacios verdes.

Para un ex joven, las pandillas eran una defensa contra el bullying

Para un joven inmigrante de México, unirse a una pandilla le ofreció protección contra el acoso hasta que se convirtió en el acosador dentro y fuera del aula.

Obesity and Social Microaggressions

La Voz de la Comunidad | In this episode, we hear about common societal prejudices toward people who are obese and the harm this can cause to a person's mental health.

For One Former Youth, Gangs Were a Defense Against Bullying

For one young immigrant from Mexico, joining a gang offered protection from bullying until he became the bully in the classroom and outside.

Mexico President Confirms Mexican Nationals Among Dead, Missing in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The Mexican president also criticized U.S. politicians for targeting immigrant communities who, he said, often undertake risk jobs like the workers on the bridge.

Challenging the Stigma of Alzheimer’s in Ethnic Communities

Stigma around Alzheimer's impedes care. Our speakers share diverse approaches and destigmatization efforts that are key for effective support in Latino, Black, AAPI, and LGBT+ communities.

Yurok Make History as First Native Nation to Co-Manage National Park

Tribal leaders signed a historic memorandum of agreement with the National Park Service to return a 125-acre stretch of land to the Yurok Tribe by 2026.

James Irvine Foundation 2024 Awardees – Tackling Six Critical Challenges Facing California

The James Irvine Foundation annually honors nonprofit leaders, our guest speakers, addressing critical state challenges, showcasing innovative solutions amid political and economic uncertainties.

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