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.

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.

Briefing with the IRS – What’s New This Tax Filing Season

Direct File offers free online tax filing in 12 states, saving time and money for users. Updates include extended Taxpayer Assistance Center hours, unclaimed refunds, filing deadlines, Free File options, and Where's My Refund tracking.

How to Register Your Small Business with the State

A Special Training Customized to Ethnic Media Outlets | AB 2019 promotes economic equity by aiding small businesses, including ethnic media, in state procurement. This session outlines eligibility, requirements, and benefits for ethnic media in securing state contracts.

Don Sun Will Always Live In Our Hearts and Memories

Asian American civic leader Don Sun, who served on Andrew Yang's presidential bid, died March 13 after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Fifth Circuit Court Temporarily Blocks New Texas Bill Which Would Arrest Migrants at the Border

Hours after the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to allow Texas border patrol to immediately deport migrants and asylum seekers arriving on the border, the...

Report Highlights Disparities in Access to Park, Green Space for San Gabriel Valley Chinese Community

World Journal | The more affluent the community and the closer to Angels National Forest, the more shade exists。

California’s Multilingual Hotline for Help with Hate

This briefing provides an overview of how the hotline connects those in need with resources, as well as share metrics around reporting numbers across the state.

For Boyle Heights Latinos, Buddhist Temple Offers Community

In recent years, the Rissho Kosei-kai temple has bridged language barriers with the local Latino community.

The Bezos Earth Fund’s greening America’s cities initiative impact

LA Blade | Arburtha Franklin, a trans woman who spent 23 years in the California State Prison system, said she would love to see more green spaces in Los Angeles.

Every Family Deserves the Opportunity to Create Generational Wealth, But How?

Program Experts Share How the Dream For All Program is Bringing Homeownership Within Reach of First-Generation Homebuyers and Helping To Build Financial Legacies.

Chinese American Family in San Diego Donates $5 Million to Black College Students

The Dong family say the donation is meant to honor Emma and Gus Thompson, who in 1939 rented out their home despite racially restrictive housing laws.

Time is Running Out – Free Online Training for California Home Health Care Workers

Program provides free training for caregivers who are paid professionals and qualify to earn $6K stipends, and for family caregivers who can get valuable skills that will help them and/or open new career possibilities.

What Issues Are Guiding Women to the Polls This Year?

Speakers discuss challenges for women seeking and remaking in office, workers rights, wage parity, gun control, and reproductive rights.

A Century of Green Card Backlog Cripples the Immigration System

Our panel discuss why we reached this crisis point in our legal immigration system, what the solutions are, and why the United States can easily absorb and benefit from the newly legalized population.

Deaths at US-Canada Border Shine Light on Rising Indian Migration

What drives people to leave their homes, hand over life savings to a smuggler, and attempt a perilous journey for a chance to live in the West?

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