Filipino Amerasians’ Lifelong Fight Against Stigma
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 13, 2012
The majority of Filipino Amerasians weren’t able to get in touch with their estranged fathers.
Temporary Protected Status Keeps Family Living in Limbo
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Apr 12, 2012
The one thing that Vasquez, a student at San Francisco State University, realized soon after arriving was that his new home is sadly temporary.
In the Great Recession, Even Death Is Too Expensive for the Poor
New America Media, News Feature, Posted: Apr 02, 2012
Rita is only in her thirties, but she knows all about death. What she didn't know until recently is how expensive it is for the poor to die.
Mourning a Hustler Who Was Also a Saint
New America Media, First Person, Posted: Mar 24, 2012
It is dangerous to be young and black, male, and perhaps so brave the world will see you as cocky.
Looking After Grandma, Learning Responsibility
New America Media/ Richmond Pulse , News Report, Posted: Jan 11, 2012
Many people ask me, “What is daily life like for you, taking care of your grandmother?” I honestly enjoy it.
Teachers Struggle to Feed Hungry Students in Order to Teach
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Dec 23, 2011
We do what we can because we realize that even with the economic uncertainty we cannot afford to see our students fail.
City of Richmond Voices Support for Occupy Movement
Richmond Pulse, News Report, Posted: Nov 15, 2011
Unlike in Oakland, Richmond's mayor, Gayle McLaughlin, spoke to the crowd and voiced her support for the occupy movement.
San Francisco's Homeless Black Youth Invisible
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Nov 14, 2011
San Francisco harbors a distressing urban trend, a growing number of black youth uncounted as homeless, but who haunt the city’s streets and buses through the night.
"Ad Messages Lie," Says Soda Sucks Winner
New America Media, Video, Posted: Oct 18, 2011
William Haynes, 17, drinks much less soda since he made a video about the harm too much can do—a video that won the Soda Sucks competition.
Youth Homelessness on the Rise in Richmond, CA
Richmond Pulse, News Feature, Posted: Oct 18, 2011
Richmond, CA. has seen a spike in the number of homeless youth in the city as the economy continues to put pressure on the most vulnerable.
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