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
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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....
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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....
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Nov
Encontrar el equilibrio a medida que más personas visitan los parques del Este de la Bahía
Miembros del Distrito de Parques Regionales del Este de la Bahía hablaron el mes pasado sobre cómo las personas pueden disfrutar de la naturaleza sin saturar la vida silvestre o...
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Nov
Alarming Surge of Pediatric RSV
A virus with flu-like symptoms is infecting very young children in large numbers, causing a surge in the number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations....
14
Nov
Finding Balance As More People Visit East Bay Parks
Members of the East Bay Regional Parks District spoke last month about how people can enjoy nature without straining wildlife or resources....
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Nov
Experts Address Doubts About Election Process
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber spoke ahead of Election Day about the electoral process, election deniers and making sure your vote counts....
07
Nov
COVID-19 Vaccines Can Reduce Risks of Infection and Long COVID
At an Ethnic Media Services press briefing Oct. 26, three health professionals spoke about challenges treating long COVID and stopping the spread of COVID-19....
04
Nov
Social Media Spreads Fake News, but Ethnic Media Can Fight It
As social media often helps spread misinformation, ethnic media play an important role in amplifying the truth, experts say....
03
Nov
Native American Vote Has to Overcome Many Barriers
Native Americans are prevented from voting in many ways, but when they do vote, they can make a huge difference, like helping President Biden win Arizona....
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Oct
‘Sadness, Disappointment, Anger’ — Indigenous Oaxacans Fight for Identity, Representation
Arcenio López of the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project said the racist remarks by L.A. city officials discourage Indigenous civic engagement....
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Oct
Supreme Court Could End Affirmative Action in College Admissions
With two affirmative action cases coming before the Supreme Court on Oct. 31, a panel said removing race from the college admissions process would be a mistake....
