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Activists Win Voting Rights for Black Alabamians

Khalil Abdullah - Sep 27, 2023

Evan Milligan, who won a Supreme Court ruling for Black Alabamian voters, says he was initially skeptical about the legal battle.

Education

In Publishing, Diversity Depends Not Only on Who’s Portrayed But How

Selen Ozturk - Sep 18, 2023

To change unequal representation for people of color is to change not only how many are portrayed, but also how they’re portrayed.

Spotlight on Ethnic Media

CA Ethnic Media and State Leaders Meet to Build Inclusive Communications

Mark Hedin - Sep 15, 2023

The 2023 CA Ethnic Media Expo & Awards brought together 150 ethnic media practitioners with key leaders and decision makers in Sacramento.

Spotlight on Ethnic Media

A World Of Hurt: The Link Between Domestic Violence And Community Gun Violence

Ethnic Media Services - Sep 7, 2023

This story was selected as the winner for Outstanding Investigative Reporting by a distinguished panel of judges as part of the 2023 Ethnic Media Expo & Awards.

Spotlight on Ethnic Media

After George Floyd, African Americans and Latinos Remain in Crosshairs of Police Violence

Ethnic Media Services - Sep 6, 2023

Since the death of George Floyd in 2020, killings by police have continued to climb, with 2022 seeing the highest numbers in a decade.

2023 Expo & Awards

Meeting the Moment — CA Ethnic Media Front and Center at Expo &...

Ethnic Media Services - Sep 5, 2023

Ethnic media from across the state gathered to meet with state leaders and decision makers and to celebrate outstanding journalism in the sector.

Spotlight on Ethnic Media

60 Years Ago, Gospel Singer Mahalia Jackson Made a Suggestion to Martin Luther...

Ethnic Media Services - Aug 28, 2023

Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson was the inspiration behind Martin Luther King Jr's historic "I Have a Dream" speech.

Arts & Entertainment

A Mixed Bag When it Comes to Diversity in Hollywood

Peter White - Aug 28, 2023

Despite recent efforts to make the entertainment industry more reflective of the nation as whole, there is still more work to be done.

Voting Rights

Alabama Unbowed in Battling Black Voting

Mark Hedin - Aug 22, 2023

Alabama's GOP-dominated legislature and governor are defying a SCOTUS ruling ordering the state to draw voting maps that are fairer to Black voters.

Education

Back-to-Schoolers Face Teacher Shortages, Polarization and Learning Gaps

Selen Ozturk - Aug 21, 2023

More teachers are leaving the profession as fewer people seek to enter it, while fights over curricula and pandemic-era learning loss loom in classrooms nationwide.

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