New America Media: Ethnic Media Headlines

Assembly Passes Historic Language Access Bill

Asian Journal, News Report, Posted: Aug 27, 2012

SB1233, authored by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), would require petition circulators in 28 counties to keep up to nine language translations of initiatives and summaries.

Jorge Ramos to GOP: Where Is the Party of Reagan?

La Opinión, News Report, Posted: Aug 27, 2012

In an open lettter to the Republican Party, Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos writes that the GOP has strayed from the party of Ronald Reagan.

Filipinos, Vietnamese, Laotians Rally Against China's Actions

Asian Journal, News Report, Posted: Aug 27, 2012

Filipino, Vietnamese and Lao community leaders held a “Prayer Rally for Peace in the Southeast Asian Sea” in front of the Martin L. King Memorial (MLK) last week to protest China's actions against Asian neighbors over disputed islands.

U.S. ‘Uncomfortable’ on Japan Korea Dokdo Spat

Korea Daily, News Report, Posted: Aug 26, 2012

After weeks of neutral statements, the U.S. has expressed thinly veiled displeasure over a continued territorial stand-off between its top Asian allies.

CA TRUST Act Heads to Governor's Desk

EFE, News Report, Posted: Aug 24, 2012

The California Assembly on Friday passed AB 1081, the TRUST Act, which would change the way local law enforement in California interacts with federal immigration authorities.

RNC Official: NM Gov. Disrespected Custer by Meeting American Indians

Indian Country Today, News Report, Rob Capriccioso, Posted: Aug 24, 2012

A GOP leader is facing calls for his dismissal after telling the staff of Gov. Susana Martinez, R-N.M., that her meeting with American Indian tribes disrespected the memory of Col. George Armstrong Custer.

D.C. Mayor Hosts Historic Ramadan Dinner

The Afro, News Report, Posted: Aug 24, 2012

With an estimated 10 to 20 percent of residents having at least one Muslim family member, thousands of Iftar feasts were held in D.C. this Ramadan.

Basketball Coaches and Starbucks Push For Affirmative Action

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: Aug 23, 2012

The National Association of Basketball Coaches, the Obama administration and Starbucks have come together to support: affirmative action.

Asian American Activists Surprised Re: Richard Aoki as FBI Informant

Rafu Shimpo, News Report, Posted: Aug 23, 2012

Asian American activists are reacting with surprise — and in some cases, skepticism — to a report that Richard Aoki, a prominent member of the Black Panther Party, was an FBI informant.

Cop in Wendell Allen Shooting Charged

Louisiana Weekly, News Report, Posted: Aug 23, 2012

More than five months after a 20-year-old man was gunned down by a member of the New Orleans Police Department while standing on a staircase in his Gentilly home on Prentiss Street, a New Orleans family is still seeking answers and justice.