Binna’s Story: From Hell to Hope
Koream, News Feature, Posted: Jan 30, 2011
Overnight, she lost her entire family—by her father’s hand. He tried to kill her, too. This is Binna Kim‘s journey from Hell to Hope.
Categories: Asian, Economy, Religion, Top Stories
Tags: belief, binna kim, church, community, family, korean, murder, religion, suicide, survival
No Longer About Bread—Egyptians Want Mubarak's Head
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Jan 29, 2011
Egyptians are not agitating for more bread. They are hungry for something just as basic and important—freedom
Categories: Economy, Eye on Egypt , Middle Eastern, Politics & Governance, Top Stories, War & Conflict
Tags: cairo, dictatorship, egypt, freedom, mubarack, revolution, uprising
Asian Americans See Big Loss in Home Equity
AsianWeek, News Report, Posted: Jan 29, 2011
Asian Americans are disproportionately affected by the housing bubble because of population concentrations in markets such as Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.
Categories: Asian, Economy, Ethnic Media Headlines, Law & Justice, Politics & Governance
Valerie Jarrett: Obama Is Focused on Black Progress
Black America Web, News Report, Posted: Jan 27, 2011
Jarrett, perhaps Obama’s most trusted confidante, says the president understands the growing impatience among African-Americans.
Categories: African American, Economy, Education, Front Page, Intersections, Youth Culture
Tags: advisor, african americans, jobs, obama, valerie jarrett
Less Than Half of Students Proficient in Science
Philadelphia Tribune, News Report, Posted: Jan 27, 2011
Very few students have the advanced skills that could lead to careers in science and technology, according to results of a national exam.
Categories: Economy, Education, Intersections, Science & Technology, Top Stories
Obama's Call to Strengthen Social Security Is Key for Ethnic Elders
Center for American Progress, Commentary, Posted: Jan 27, 2011
In his State of the Union message, Obama called for strengthening Social Security. Economist Christian Weller says doing it right will help seniors of color.
Categories: African American, Economy, Elders, Multi-ethnic, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: poverty, president obama, seniors, social security
The State of the Union Speech Is Over—Now the Real Fight Begins
New America Media, News Analysis, Posted: Jan 25, 2011
The speech was less a report card on the nation and the Obama administration than a treatise on what America will do to create jobs.
Categories: Economy, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: jobs, Obama, spending cuts, state of the union, wage freeze
Egyptian Protesters Say Tunisia Is the Solution
RFI English, News Report, Posted: Jan 25, 2011
Thousands of Egyptians defied their government to join protests Tuesday. Police fired teargas and attacked protesters, demonstrators.
Categories: African, Economy, Eye on Egypt , Intersections, Religion, Top Stories, War & Conflict, Youth Culture
Tags: egypt, islam, police, protesters, revolution, tunisia
Senior Citizens on the Gulf Coast After Environmental Catastrophes
News Orleans Agenda/New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jan 25, 2011
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost 12% of the New Orleans population was comprised of residents 65 years of age or older.
Categories: African American, Economy, Elders, Environment, Front Page, Health, Intersections
A Win-Win Situation for US-China Relations After Hu's Visit
New America Media, News Analysis, Posted: Jan 25, 2011
By most accounts, Hu's visit was considered a virtually unqualified success in a rare win-win in the bilateral relations.
Categories: Chinese, Economy, International Affairs, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: china, diplomacy, Hu JinTao, korea, obama, relations, rush limbaugh, taiwan, us
Global Threats: Rising Prices & Extreme Weather
Tom Dispatch, News Report, Posted: Jan 25, 2011
Most analysts are expecting a price surge this spring or summer when American motorists hit the road.
Categories: Economy, Environment, Health, Politics & Governance, Science & Technology, Top Stories
Tags: global warming, prices, revolution, weather
Obama's Next Moves: Poll Numbers are Good, Challenges Remain
Final Call, News Report, Posted: Jan 24, 2011
The president has been savaged by the right, called a “tyrant,” had his citizenship challenged and been subjected to death threats.
Categories: African American, Economy, Front Page, Intersections, Politics & Governance
Tags: congress, democrats, obama, republicans, state of the union
California Group Wants Local Preference In Contracts
Black Voice News, News Report, Posted: Jan 24, 2011
Reverend Owusu Hodari wants the County of San Bernardino to consider giving a bidding advantage to companies that hire local workers.
Categories: African American, Economy, Front Page, Intersections
Tags: construction, contracts, inland empire, local, san bernardino
GOP Eying Obama's Big Speech
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Jan 24, 2011
The preemptive attacks on President Obama’s State of the Union address have been partisan, familiar—and absurd.
Categories: Economy, Featured Columnists, Front Page, Law & Justice, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: bobbyjindahl, congress, gop, mitchmcconnell, obama, paulbroun, republicans, stateoftheunion
New Panel Holds Key to Minority Political Power in California
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jan 24, 2011
A brand-new commission will have a far-reaching impact on the rights of minority voters throughout California for years to come.
Categories: Asian, Economy, Front Page, Law & Justice, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: california, citizensredistrictingcommission, redistricting, sacramento, votingrightsact, wedrawthelines
Three Most Important Things to Know About Healthcare “Repeal”
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Jan 24, 2011
There are three critical things to understand about House efforts to “repeal” Obama's Patient Protection Act.
Categories: Economy, Front Page, Health, Multi-ethnic, News, Politics & Governance, Sections, Top Stories
Tags: democrats, health insurance, healthcare, obama, patient protectionand affordable care act, repeal, republicans, state government
In Obama-Hu Meeting, the Action Is Behind the Scenes
Sing Tao Daily, Editorial, Posted: Jan 21, 2011
President Obama may seem weak on China's human rights issues, but he has accomplished what he needed for reelection.
Categories: Chinese, Economy, International Affairs, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: Hu Jintao, human rights, Obama, Sino-US relation
Who Got Loan Modifications and Who Didn't—Gov't Stalls on Data
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jan 21, 2011
Housing advocates have been waiting for a year for information on people who've received loan modifications—critical information that could prevent foreclosures.
Categories: Economy, Elders, Ethnicities, Front Page, Law & Justice, Multi-ethnic, News, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: foreclosure, freedom of information act, home affordable modification program, housing, loan modification, national consumer law center, treasury, wall street reform act
Roy and Rodriguez: Austerity in California, Revolution in Tunisia
New America Media, Video, Posted: Jan 20, 2011
Does the austerity budget proposed by Jerry Brown means the end of California Dreamin'? And Obama's Yes We Can shows up in signs in Tunisia.
Categories: African, Economy, International Affairs, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content, Top Stories, Video
Tags: California, Jerry Brown, Obama, Tunisia
Frustrated Homeowners: “Don’t Foreclose on My Dream”
New America Media, Video, Posted: Jan 17, 2011
Nearly 2.5 million homeowners nationally, have lost their home since 2007, and that number could balloon to 13 million in the next four years.
Categories: African American, Asian, Economy, Front Page, Latino, Multi-ethnic, Video
Tags: banks, crisis, foreclosure, fraud, homeowners, loan modication, oakland
Letter From New America: NY's Nepalese Community, Hungry for Home
New America Media, News Feature, Posted: Jan 16, 2011
Nepalese restaurants are thriving in the borough of Queens, thanks to a flood of new immigrants over the past five years.
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Asian, Economy, Front Page, Immigration, Original NAM Content, Top Stories, food
Tags: business, food, indian, jackson heights, nepalese, new york, queens, restaurant, south asian cuisine, tibetan
Minority Small Businesses Pack Summit for Loan Help
New America Media, Video, Posted: Jan 15, 2011
Asian American small business owners face language and cultural challenges in accessing loan programs, and are more likely to use personal savings to start their business.
Categories: African American, Asian, Economy, Ethnic Media in the News, Front Page, Latino, Media, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, South Asian, Top Stories, Video
Tags: asian american pacific islander small business administration, banks, economy, loans, owner
Latinos Left Out of Paid Family Leave in California, Report Finds
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jan 12, 2011
Lack of awareness among immigrants and low-income workers has prevented them from tapping into California’s Paid Family Leave program.
Categories: Economy, Health, Latino, Top Stories
Tags: maternityleave, paidfamilyleave, paidleave
Billions Pledged and Raised, but Haiti Continues to Suffer
Final Call, News Report, Posted: Jan 12, 2011
January 12, 2010, at 4:53 p.m., a devestating earthquake forever changed the people living in the island nation of Haiti.
Categories: African, African American, Caribbean, Economy, Environment, Immigration, International Affairs, Intersections, Top Stories
Tags: anniversary, earthquake, haiti, ngo's, united nations, unites states
California's Health: Parents Can Once Again Buy Insurance for Kids Only
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Jan 11, 2011
For the first time in history, every child in California is now eligible for health insurance coverage. But it’s up to parents to take advantage of these opportunities to get better care and coverage for children, and more economic security for their families.
Categories: Economy, Featured Columnists, Front Page, Health, Law & Justice, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance
Tags: affordable, children's health, insurance, open enrollment
Huge Mass. Ruling Gives Homeowners New Power in Foreclosures
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jan 08, 2011
In landmark case, court rules that banks must have their paperwork in order before they can seize homes. Hundreds of thousands of foreclosures could be affected across the U.S.
Categories: Economy, Front Page, Law & Justice, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: banks, foreclosures, mortgage, wellsfargo
Conservative Church Leaders Condemn Moves to Repeal Birthright Citizenship
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jan 08, 2011
Across the political spectrum, criticism is mounting of new efforts in the states and Congress to deny citizenship to the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.
Categories: Arizona Watch, Economy, Front Page, Immigration, Latino, Law & Justice, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: 14thamendment, Arizona, birthrightcitizenship, constitution, RussellPearce, SB1070, steveking
What's the Matter With Anchor Babies, Anyway?
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Jan 08, 2011
Why aren’t we encouraging anchor babies, rather than vilifying them? Don’t we want immigrants to commit to making the United States their home?
Categories: Economy, Front Page, Immigration, Latino, Law & Justice, Multi-ethnic, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: 14thamendment, Anchorbabies, Arizona, birthrightcitizenship, dredscott, immigrants, U.S.constitution
‘Taste the Difference’ Offers Eclectic Food for the Soul
Philadelphia Tribune, News Feature, Posted: Jan 05, 2011
Last April, Terri Davis partnered with her daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Billy Miller, to open the takeout soul food restaurant.
Categories: African American, Economy, Top Stories
Tags: black, business, food, philadelphia, restaurant, soul, takeout
Can a Two-Year Budget Help Solve California’s Financial Woes?
New America Media, Question & Answer, Posted: Jan 05, 2011
The budget crisis facing new Gov. Jerry Brown has one silver lining: efforts to reform state government are finally gaining traction.
Categories: Economy, Original NAM Content, Politics & Governance, Top Stories
Tags: budget, california, crisis, governance, politics, reform
Passing Down The Kwanzaa Tradition
Black Voice News, News Feature, Posted: Jan 04, 2011
Forty-one year old Stella Whitaker was 8-years-old when she celebrated her first Kwanzaa. So when Dec. 26 comes every year, she is ready and excited.
Categories: African American, Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Education, Front Page
Tags: africa, african american, christmas, kwanzaa, tradition
Daddy O's Cafe—A Rainbow Coalition at Work
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jan 04, 2011
Daddy O's Cafe is a culinary bridge between San Francisco's African-American and Asian communities.
Categories: African American, Arts & Entertainment, Asian, Economy, Top Stories
Tags: african american, chinese, cuisine, food, small business, soul
Housing Prices on the Rise, Chinese Cling to Rural Status
China Daily USA, News Report, Posted: Jan 01, 2011
With the housing prices in urban areas on the rise, the benefits of having rural "hukou"—free land and yearly subsidies—outweigh anything that cities have to offer.
Categories: Chinese, Economy, Front Page, International Affairs, Top Stories
Tags: hukou, rural hukou, urban hukou