Friday, February 7, 2025

Sunita Sohrabji

Sunita Sohrabji is the Health Editor at Ethnic Media Services.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. States He Is Not Against Vaccines At Senate Confirmation Hearings

Critics of RFK Jr., including his cousin Caroline, say he is unfit to head up the largest agency within the Trump Administration.

Trump and Vance Face Criminal Charges for Inducing Violence in Ohio

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance are facing criminal charges for inciting panic and violence in Springfield, Ohio.

Asian American Leaders Lambast JD Vance for Demonizing Migrants During VP Debate

Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance continued his party's demonization of migrants Oct. 1 in his debate with opponent Tim Walz.

Updated Covid Vaccines Are Here and They’re Effective

Three updated Covid-19 vaccines were rolled out earlier this month, and experts say they are incredibly effective.

Harris Dominates Trump Among Latino and AAPI Voters

Harris leads Trump by 38 points in a survey of AAPI voters. 57% of Latino voters also say they are planning to vote for or leaning towards the Democratic candidate.

The Wrongful Execution of Marcellus Williams

Civil rights organizations decried Missouri’s Sept. 24 evening execution of Marcellus Williams, noting that the victim’s family and a prosecuting attorney called for him...

Queer Thai Man Punched in the Face in San Francisco as Attacker Yelled Out Racist Slurs

A queer Thai man in San Francisco was punched in the face 5 times as his attacker shouted derogatory slurs.

California Must Create Permanent Investments to Combat Hate

California allocated $190 million to combatting hate crimes. But, as funding ends, so do numerous awareness and resource initiatives.

Mass Deportations Would Be Disastrous for the US Economy

Trump’s proposal to deport at least 15 million migrants would shrink the US Economy by at least $1 trillion.

Immigrants are Eating Pets and Stealing Jobs, Claims a Clearly Unhinged Trump at Presidential Debate

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump went full throttle on immigrants during the Sept. 10 Presidential debate.

The Enormous Power of the Untapped AAPI Independent Vote

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

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

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...

Philanthropy and State Programs Can Support Ethnic Media in California

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

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

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

Commit a Hate Crime: Serve No Time?

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...

Public Confidence in Supreme Court Hits Record Lows

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

Voting Rights Are Under Assault in the South

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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