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Sunita Sohrabji

Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at Ethnic Media Services.
Health

California Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency on Bird Flu

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency on bird flu, which has severe impacts on immigrant workers at poultry plants.
Elections '24

The Enormous Power of the Untapped AAPI Independent Vote

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The large, largely untapped bloc of Asian American Independent voters could deliver the win to Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris or her opponent, Republican...
Voting Rights

Republican Party Attempts to Strike 225,000 Voters from North Carolina Election Rolls

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A group of civil rights organizations announced Sept. 5 they are challenging a lawsuit by the Republican Party, which seeks to deem 225,000 registered...
2024 Conference Expo Awards

Philanthropy and State Programs Can Support Ethnic Media in California

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Can philanthropy and ad revenue from state agencies sustain the ethnic media sector in California, as newsrooms turn digital, losing revenue?
2024 Conference Expo Awards

Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks Announces New Deal to Save Ethnic Media at EMS Expo and Awards Fest

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SACRAMENTO, California — California state Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks announced a $250 million deal to ostensibly save the ethnic press Aug. 27 evening at the...
Stop the Hate

Commit a Hate Crime: Serve No Time?

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A young Thai American bartender, who was pepper-sprayed as suspects yelled “Go back to your country,” believes she was victimized twice: once during the...
News Exchange

Public Confidence in Supreme Court Hits Record Lows

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The public’s perception of the US Supreme Court's credibility has plummeted to the lowest levels ever recorded.
Politics

Voting Rights Are Under Assault in the South

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Southern states have enacted legislation to significantly suppress the votes of Black and Brown voters, states a new report.
Elections '24

‘Is She Really Black?’ Trump’s Despicable Interview at the NABJ Convention

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Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris’ ethnicity July 31 at the National Association of Black Journalists convention.
Health

California Seniors: Retain Your Home, Car, and Assets While Qualifying for Medi-Cal

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Medi-Cal now provides free, full scope health care coverage to all low-income California residents. Financial assets are not counted.
Stop the Hate

‘Go Back to Your Country’ Shouted Suspect as She Pepper Sprayed Victim

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A young Thai-American bartender working at a Tenderloin bar was pepper sprayed and verbally abused in a possible hate crime.
Health

Using Eastern Therapies, Medi-Cal Expands Mental Health Services to AAPI Communities

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Medi-Cal recipients in California are now eligible for a variety of Eastern-based wellness therapies, including acupuncture and Qigong.
Elections '24

Kamala Harris Immediately Gains Black, Latino, AAPI Support as Biden Steps Down

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As Biden stepped down, Kamala Harris immediately gained a lot of traction among minority voters to be the Democratic Presidential nominee.
Extreme Heat

Solano Prison Inmates Reportedly Experienced Heat Stroke Amid 3-Day Power Outage

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Several inmates at the Solano state prison allegedly suffered heat strokes during a three-day power outage.
Elections '24

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Paints a Raw Picture of Republican VP Pick JD Vance’s Childhood

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'Hillbilly Elegy' offers a glimpse into the childhood struggles of Republic vice presidential pick JD Vance.
Elections '24

We’re Fighting to Preserve Democracy, Says VP Kamala Harris at APIAVote Presidential Town Hall

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“This is the most existential, consequential, and important election of our lifetime,” said VP Kamala Harris at the APIAVote Town Hall.
Elections '24

Biden Maintains Lead Among Asian American Voters Despite Drop in Support

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The Asian American Voter Survey, released July 10, revealed some surprising trends about the fastest growing electorate.
Elections '24

Vice President Kamala Harris to Headline APIA Vote’s Presidential Town Hall

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Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a keynote speech at the APIAVote 2024 Presidential Town Hall July 13 in Philadelphia.
Stop the Hate

Two Women Attacked With Noxious Liquid in Possible Hate Crime

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Two South Asian American women walking to their car in Martinez, California were sprayed with liquid in a possible hate crime.
Stop the Hate

Anti-Muslim, Jewish and LGBTQ Hate Crimes Are on the Rise in California

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While hate hate crimes have decreased overall in California, Muslims, Jews, and LGBTQ people continue to see a rise.
Race & Ethnicity

Pacific Islanders Are Misrepresented in Mainstream Media

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Pacific Islanders often feel misrepresented by the mainstream media, portrayed as football players or thugs, despite their rich heritage.
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