Online Hate ‘Bleeds Into Real Life,’ Promotes School Bullying
School bullying is on the rise, driven, in part, by racism and other forms of hate that young people are exposed to online and in real life....
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The Long, Overlooked History of Lunar New Year in the U.S.
The Lunar New Year is celebrated in many ways around the world. In the U.S., it is a reflection of the experiences and struggles of Asian American communities...
18
Jan
As Storms Subside, State Advises Preparation for Next Natural Disaster
As the recent storms come to an end in California, their impact has shown the importance of natural disaster preparedness....
17
Jan
A Mixed-Race Queer Couple Finds Acceptance in Richmond — ‘People Don’t Stare at Us’
A Black woman, a white woman and their third partner have forged a happily unorthodox life for themselves in Richmond after struggling to gain acceptance....
16
Jan
In California, A Long and Pivotal History of Interracial Marriage
This is the first in a series on interracial marriage in California. This story looks at the history and increasing acceptance of cross-cultural relationships....
13
Jan
Pandemic Hitting Older People Hardest, But Everyone Still at Risk
Painting the pandemic as a problem only for older and immunocompromised people ignores their place in society and the threat COVID poses to everyone else....
09
Jan
The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Not Over
Experts discussed the newest strain of the coronavirus and the response to the continuing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic on Jan. 6 for Ethnic Media Services....
06
Jan
The ‘Lie Lives On’: Jan. 6 Set Off Wave of Restrictive Voter Laws
The lies about election fraud behind the Capitol insurrection are being used to justify discriminatory voting laws, says a voting rights expert....
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Jan
Doctors Urge Testing and Treatment as COVID Surges Again
COVID-19 treatments like Paxlovid can prevent serious illness, but many aren't able to get or don't know about the potentially lifesaving drugs....
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Dec
Farmworkers Still Exposed to Highest Infection Rates
A Dec. 21 Ethnic Media Services briefing examined how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively affect California's farmworkers....
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Dec
Fentanyl & Meth Drug Use Called a ‘National Poisoning’
Law enforcement and health officials say illegal fentanyl and meth are responsible for huge increases in drug overdoses and drug-related deaths....
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Dec
Fraudsters Prey on Vulnerabilities to Scam Native Americans
Scammers defraud Native Americans by taking advantage of circumstances such as poor road conditions and an emphasis on the spoken word in the Navajo Nation....
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Dec
Global Divisions, Political Scandals Can’t Diminish World Cup’s Enduring Appeal
Despite scandals surrounding FIFA and the World Cup, soccer maintains global appeal. A panel examined "the beautiful game" Dec. 2 for Ethnic Media Services....
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Dec
School Districts With the Greatest Need Get Fewer Dollars, Study Shows
Districts with Black, Latinx, low-income or English-learning students tend to receive less funding, though California is among states bucking the trend....
06
Dec
Voters of Color and Women Saved the Democrats from Disaster
Despite gerrymandering and restrictive voting laws, the predicted "red wave" didn't come to pass in the midterm election. Political experts look at why....
