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Black Publishers Declare 'State of Emergency' in U.S.

Black Publishers Declare 'State of Emergency' in U.S.

Washington Informer, News Report, D. Kevin McNeir, Posted: Sep 29, 2016

African-American-owned newspapers and media companies declared a state of emergency in the U.S. with respect to Black America.
Jail Conditions in CA's Central Valley Exact Heavy Toll…

Jail Conditions in CA's Central Valley Exact Heavy Toll on Local Families

We'Ced, News Report, Hannah Esqueda, Posted: Sep 26, 2016

More than 150 inmates are currently protesting inhumane conditions at Merced County Jail and nearby John Latorraca Correctional Facility.
Hillary Clinton and the Millennial Vote

Hillary Clinton and the Millennial Vote

New America Media, Commentary, Hasan Zillur Rahim, Posted: Sep 26, 2016

If Hillary Clinton does not light your fire, it may mean that your fire is already lit. The question is: who will keep it alive?
Tenants Face Eviction in Richmond Before City Votes on…

Tenants Face Eviction in Richmond Before City Votes on Measure L

Richmond Pulse, News Report, Malcolm Marshall, Posted: Sep 25, 2016

Over 100 tenants of the Creekview condominium complex at 3535 El Portal Drive have 60 days to find a new home.
Environmental Group Sues Dow for Pesticide Pollution

Environmental Group Sues Dow for Pesticide Pollution

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram, Posted: Sep 23, 2016

An environmental watchdog group is suing the manufacturer of Telone, a soil fumigant that is increasingly replacing the highly toxic pesticide, methyl bromide, …
SCAM ALERT: Indian Callers Pose as Federal Officials Of…

SCAM ALERT: Indian Callers Pose as Federal Officials Offering $9,000 U.S. G…

India-West, News Report, Sunita Sohrabji, Posted: Sep 23, 2016

India-West became aware of this scheme when a caller phoned a staff member's cell and offered her a "no strings attached" grant of $9,000.
UC Expands Enrollment Opportunities for Underserved Cal…

UC Expands Enrollment Opportunities for Underserved Californians

New America Media, News Report, Peter Schurmann, Posted: Sep 23, 2016

At a press briefing UC President Janet Napolitano highlighted gains in expanding enrollment opportunities for California's diverse communities.
Which Way Should I Lean in the Current War Over Vietnam…

Which Way Should I Lean in the Current War Over Vietnamese Cuisine?

New America Media, Commentary, Andrew Lam, Posted: Sep 21, 2016

People take pride in the food they eat, and ethnic communities especially form and retain their identities around their traditional cuisines.
Touch Me In The Morning: Aging, Surrogate Partners and…

Touch Me In The Morning: Aging, Surrogate Partners and Erotic Healing

California Health Report , News Report, Matt Perry, Posted: Sep 20, 2016

Some nursing facilities are accepting the calming effects sex-therapy surrogates can provide certain patients, even those with dementia.
Once Again, the Black Vote Could Determine Presidency

Once Again, the Black Vote Could Determine Presidency

Louisiana Weekly, News Report, James Wright, Posted: Sep 19, 2016

Several polls predict Trump will win only 1-2 percent of the Black vote, a drastic drop-off for a Republican candidate.
In Mental Health Care, Are We Treating the Symptom But…

In Mental Health Care, Are We Treating the Symptom But Not the Cause?

New America Media, News Feature, Anna Challet, Posted: Sep 16, 2016

All kids need the same things -- family and community, the opportunities that come with education, and a safe place to live.
To Pay Our Parents Back, Help Them Become U.S. Citizens

To Pay Our Parents Back, Help Them Become U.S. Citizens

New America Media, Op-ed, Gene Wu, Posted: Sep 16, 2016

There is one perfect way to pay our parents back: Help them become citizens, and take them to vote.

New York Offers Support to Urge More Immigrants to Apply for U.S. Citizenship

New America Media, News Report, Anthony Advincula, Posted: Sep 29, 2016

Despite an increase in citizenship applications, there are still many eligible New Yorkers who have not taken that step.

Helping Parents See Themselves as Educators

New America Media, News Report, Peter Schurmann, Posted: Sep 26, 2016

Early childhood education providers in L.A. say helping parents and families be better educators at home means "changing how they see t…

Report: African Americans Have Been 'Locked Out' of Home Ownership

Louisiana Weely, News Report, Della Hasselle, Posted: Sep 26, 2016

The homeownership rate for African Americans is now lower than the national homeownership rate was during the 1930s.

For DACA Recipient, Mexico Visit Means Connection, More Questions

Long Beach VoiceWaves, News Feature, Jessica Salgado, Posted: Sep 24, 2016

"I felt numb because I was feeling so many emotions at once," said Salazar. "Other Dreamers feel 'off.'' They feel confused [coming bac…

Congressional Black Caucus Presses Attorney General on Police Shootings of Unarmed Blacks

Washington Informer, News Report, William J. Ford, Posted: Sep 23, 2016

The Congressional Black Caucus held a news conference Thursday outside Justice Department headquarters in northwest D.C. calling for At…

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Graphic Body-Cam Footage Shows La. …

On Wednesday a Louisiana court released body-camera footage of the fatal s…

Governor Signs AB 1299: “Out-…

On Sunday, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1299, “Medi-Cal Specialty Mental…

5 Filipino Americans Named to Trump…

As the November election approaches, the campaign of Republican presidenti…

Nations At War? India Conducts Surg…

NEW DELHI – Eleven days after a terror attack killed 18 soldiers in …

White House Outlines Massive Outrea…

According to the White House, this year’s conference, which is the f…

Unease As Duterte Visits Vietnam

Volatility and unpredictability have been the hallmarks of Philippine fore…

Overcoming Voter Suppression Beyond…

“Don’t boo. Vote!” President Obama put forth that simple…

At Last: Obama Dedicates New Black …

The idea of erecting a museum that would highlight the contributions of Af…

Clinton Won, Trump Lost and 3 Other…

Every media analyst and historian in America believes that Monday night&rs…

Planned Parenthood Expands Services…

Planned Parenthood is expanding services to transgender communities in som…