Obstacles Exclude Disadvantaged Voters from Democratic Process
Efforts to disenfranchise voters — particularly persons who are disabled or not white — were the focus of a Sept. 30 Ethnic Media Services briefing....
17
Oct
06
Oct
California Department of Public Health Releases New Masking Guidelines
The California Department of Public Health offered new advice on when to wear a mask and other steps to protect people from COVID-19....
27
Sep
What Inclusion for All Means: California Embraces Master Plan for Older Adults
Advocates met Sept. 20 in Sacramento at a conference for California's 10-year Master Plan for Aging, meant to address inequities for older and disabled people....
20
Sep
Biden Administration Guts Most of Public Charge Rule, But Immigrants Still Fearful
The Biden administration narrowed the public charge rule that was used to prevent many immigrants from gaining residency or accessing important services....
18
Sep
Hate on the Rise, Politics Partly to Blame
Hate crimes are up against many types of people, but they are also likely severely underreported, making the problem even bigger than the numbers suggest....
13
Sep
The New and Improved COVID-19 Booster Shot Is Here
The new COVID booster shot offers stronger protection because it was made to prevent serious illness from omicron and the original strain of the coronavirus....
26
Aug
As COVID Variants Outpace Vaccines, We Need to Keep Up
The COVID-19 vaccines brought hope in 2020 that the pandemic would soon end. Now, in 2022, we have to contend with the slew of variants and long COVID....
25
Aug
Oakland Police To Step Up Surveillance In Little Saigon After Killing Of Beloved Dentist
Oakland police met community members and business owners to address crime and violence following the fatal robbery attempt of local dentist Lili Xu....
19
Aug
In a Polarized America, Interracial Marriage Defies Divisiveness
Ethnic Media Services looked at the current role of race and politics in relationships, hosting “Interracial Marriage In a Polarized America" on Aug. 5....
05
Aug
Corporations Are Using Inflation to Pad Profits, Economist Says
Economist Rakeen Mabud said big corporations are raising prices far more than they need to, using the likes of inflation and the supply chain as excuses....
04
Aug
Now is Not the Time to Drop Our Guard on COVID, Experts Say
Health experts say, even as more people are vaccinated and boosted, the coronavirus is here to stay, and future variants will keep researchers on their toes....
04
Aug
Los expertos afirman que no es el momento de bajar la guardia con respecto a Covid
Los expertos en salud afirman que, aunque más personas se vacunen con refuerzos, el coronavirus ha llegado para quedarse....
27
Jul
Food Trends Reflect Country’s Growing Diversity
Consumption of ethnic foods in the United States has become more common over the years and the growing interest reflects the growth of our diverse populations. ...
26
Jul
Monkeypox Is Not a ‘Gay Disease,’ Epidemiologist Says
Monkeypox has become the first disease declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization since the coronavirus in 2020....
03
Jul
Older Adults Still At High Risk for COVID-19 — Beware Complacency
Older adults are still at high risk from COVID-19, but getting vaccinated and keeping up with recommended boosters can help them stay safe....
