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    Sunita Sohrabji

    Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at Ethnic Media Services.

    California Leads the Nation in Innovations on Aging: HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra

    The California Department of Aging held its annual Day of Action, highlighting many of the goals accomplished in the Master Plan for Aging.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Biden Maintains Lead Among Asian American Voters Despite Drop in Support

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

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

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

    Two Women Attacked With Noxious Liquid in Possible Hate Crime

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

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

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

    Pacific Islanders Are Misrepresented in Mainstream Media

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

    Biden’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Debate Night

    President Joe Biden's performance in a debate against former President Donald Trump, has led to speculation about swapping him out.

    Realizing the American Dream for All Requires Bold Policy Reforms

    Many American workers are generationally poor, because of their race, gender, immigration status, or choice of occupation. Better policy can create more equitable wages.

    ‘We Are So Much More Than Our Memories of War’

    ‘Planting SEADS - Knowing Our Joy’ is an anthology of first-person stories from Khmer, Laotian, Viet, and Hmong refugees.

    Trump Will Likely Reinvoke Public Charge Rule

    Immigration experts say there will be panic and fear in the immigrant community as Trump uses public charge on the campaign trail to gain support for his anti-immigrant policies.

    Climate Change is the Greatest Public Health Challenge of Our Time

    Exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to serious illness and death, and the risks for people who are pregnant and those with pre-existing conditions like asthma or diabetes, are even greater.

    Systemic Racism Costs Black Women $50 Billion Annually in Wage Penalties

    Over a lifetime, Black women lose an estimated $1 million in wages because of racial discrimination in employer hiring and wage practices.

    Trump is Convicted of 34 Felonies, But Justice Won’t Immediately Be Served

    The former president was convicted on non-violent felonies, and will likely be sentenced to probation or community service hours instead of time in prison.

    Vaccinations May Not Prevent Infections from New COVID Sub-Variant

    The KP.2 subvariant of Omicron is far more contagious than its predecessors and may be able to evade Covid vaccines.

    The Next Human Pandemic Could Be Bird Flu

    The next major human pandemic could be avian flu, which will likely hit hardest immigrant workers in the dairy and poultry industries.

    Disaggregated Data is America’s Super Power: It’s Crucial to be Counted

    Disaggregated data could play a major role in resolving the US’s health care inequities, revealing new information about diverse populations.

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