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Over 100,000 African-American Parents Are Now Homeschoo…

Over 100,000 African-American Parents Are Now Homeschooling Their Children

African American Images, Commentary, Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, Posted: Mar 09, 2014

African-American children who are homeschooled are scoring 30 to 40 percent above their counterparts who are taught in school.
Central Valley Students, Parents and Faculty Weigh In O…

Central Valley Students, Parents and Faculty Weigh In On Common Core

South Kern Sol / New America Media, First Person, Yultzin Angeles, Posted: Mar 08, 2014

For one Central Valley high school, Common Core could prove to be the solution everyone has been waiting for or just the latest education fad.
Who Killed the Mayor?

Who Killed the Mayor?

Tri-State Defender, News Report, Kirsten West Savali, Posted: Mar 08, 2014

Suspicions of foul play swirl following the death of Chokwe Lumumba, a human rights activist who was elected mayor of Jackson, Miss. last June.
'Promotoras' Help Texas Border's Poorest Seniors Make H…

'Promotoras' Help Texas Border's Poorest Seniors Make Healthy Choices

KUT/New America Media, News Feature, Veronica Zaragovia, Posted: Mar 07, 2014

Texas A&M health advisors are educating elders in colonias along the border, where families lack food and medical care.
Eight Lesser-Known Benefits of U.S. Citizenship

Eight Lesser-Known Benefits of U.S. Citizenship

New America Media, Op-ed, Susan E. Reed, Posted: Mar 06, 2014

Most immigrants living in the U.S. aren't aware that citizenship brings much more than just the right to vote.
NCLR to Obama: Act Now, or Own ‘Deporter in Chief…

NCLR to Obama: Act Now, or Own ‘Deporter in Chief’ Legacy

Al D�a, Editorial, Staff, Posted: Mar 06, 2014

NCLR leader Janet Murgu�a called on President Obama to stop deportations or face a shameful legacy.
Fracking Question Looms Over California Congressional R…

Fracking Question Looms Over California Congressional Race

South Kern Sol / New America Media, News Report, Alfredo Camacho, Posted: Mar 04, 2014

The role fracking will play in the future of this Central California county could depend on who wins the June 3 special election.
Outgrowing Schools: Journeys In Islamic Homeschooling

Outgrowing Schools: Journeys In Islamic Homeschooling

The Muslim Link , News Feature, Hena Zuberi , Posted: Mar 04, 2014

On Monday afternoons, the halls of Dar al Taqwa Islamic Center are filled with voices of excited children.
Aging Texas 'Golden Girls' Doubling Up for Affordable H…

Aging Texas 'Golden Girls' Doubling Up for Affordable Housing

KUT Public Radio/New America Media , News Report, Veronica Zaragovia, Posted: Mar 04, 2014

As housing gets less affordable in Austin, more elders must leave town seeking �Golden Girls� roommates, but reality is not as seen on TV.
Double Crossed by the DEA: The Story of an Undocumented…

Double Crossed by the DEA: The Story of an Undocumented Informant

New America Media / HuffPost Voces, News Report, Yolanda Gonzalez Gomez, Translated by Elena Shore and Yolanda Gonzalez Gomez, Posted: Mar 03, 2014

Three years after working as an informant for the DEA, an undocumented immigrant remains in constant fear and must still fight to stay in the country.
Q&A: Bay Area Ukrainians Organize in Response to Crisis

Q&A: Bay Area Ukrainians Organize in Response to Crisis

New America Media, Question & Answer, Zdenek Kratochvil, Posted: Mar 02, 2014

Organizers of MaydanSF, a Bay Area-based Ukrainian group, have been working to support protestors in their home country.
Unregulated Cannabis Wreaks Foothills Destruction in Ca…

Unregulated Cannabis Wreaks Foothills Destruction in California

ChicoSol, Commentary, Allan Stellar, Posted: Mar 01, 2014

In the wilds of Butte County's foothills, there used to be semi-abundant wildlife. Then pot took over.

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New Health Program Targets San Diego's ‘Sickest, Poorest, Most Vulnerable’

New America Media, Video, Paul Kleyman / Video by Jonah Most, Posted: Mar 07, 2014

Health experts advised people on both Medicare and Medi-Cal that they must join a new state program promising to improve their care.

Oakland Moves Forward With 'Port-Only' Surveillance Center

Oakland Local, News Report, Liam Curley, Posted: Mar 05, 2014

Oakland Mayor Jean Quan voted Tuesday night to move forward with a limited version of the Domain Awareness Center.

San Francisco Unified Brings End to Willful Defiance Suspensions

New America Media, News Report, Vanessa Tagliabue, Posted: Mar 03, 2014

The Board of San Francisco Unified School District voted last week to pass the Safe and Supportive Schools Resolution.

Black British Presence Will Share Spotlight at Academy Awards

The Northstar News & Analysis, News Report, Frederick Lowe, Posted: Feb 27, 2014

The 2014 Academy Awards will feature a strong black British presence in American films.

Crisis Continues in Venezuela

VOXXI, News Report, Danielle Restuccia, Posted: Feb 26, 2014

Far from easing up, the political unrest in Venezuela seems to be intensifying.

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New Health Program Targets San Diego's ‘Sickest, Poorest, Most Vulnerable’

New Health Program Targets San Diego's ‘Sickest, Poorest, Most Vulnerable’

By Paul Kleyman / Video by Jonah Most,
Posted: Mar 07, 2014

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The Changing Face of Hmong Youth

The Changing Face of Hmong Youth

By Mai Chong Vang and Ezra David Romero,
Posted: Feb 06, 2014

Elders

New Health Program Targets San Diego's ‘Sickest, Poorest, Most Vulnerable’

New America Media, Video, Paul Kleyman / Video by Jonah Most, Posted: Mar 07, 2014

'Promotoras' Help Texas Border's Poorest Seniors Make Healthy Choices

KUT/New America Media, News Feature, Veronica Zaragovia, Posted: Mar 07, 2014

Aging Texas 'Golden Girls' Doubling Up for Affordable Housing

KUT Public Radio/New America Media , News Report, Veronica Zaragovia, Posted: Mar 04, 2014

Immigration

Eight Lesser-Known Benefits of U.S. Citizenship

New America Media, Op-ed, Susan E. Reed, Posted: Mar 06, 2014

NCLR to Obama: Act Now, or Own ‘Deporter in Chief’ Legacy

Al D�a, Editorial, Staff, Posted: Mar 06, 2014

Stars Speak Out For Inclusive Hollywood, Immigration Reform

Latinola.com, News Report, Posted: Mar 04, 2014

Ethnic Media Headlines

ABC and Asian American Orgs Take On…

Several representatives from Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations c…

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First Asian American U.S. Marine Of…

Major Kurt Chew-Een Lee, the first Asian American officer in the U.S. Mari…

Will '12 Years a Slave' Change Holl…

Admirers of 12 Years a Slave are still basking in the Academy Awards&rsquo…

Some ‘Government Workers̵…

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Israeli Bill Separating Muslim and …

A new Israeli law giving Muslim and Christian Arab citizens separate repre…

Stars Speak Out For Inclusive Holly…

The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) honored Cesar Chavez director…

Robert Lopez Wins Oscar for 'Origin…

Robert Lopez made history when he won the Oscar® for Music (Original S…

Lawsuit: Juvenile Solitary Confinem…

The Obama administration has a message for juvenile detention facilities: …

South Dakota Lawmakers Call for Ban…

State lawmakers in South Dakota voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill ba…

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