Fil-Ams, Indian Americans have lowest poverty rates among Asians in US
Study shows that 1 in 10 Asian Americans live at or below the poverty line, but poverty rates vary widely depending on the country of origin LOS ANGELES – The…
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Your doctor or your insurer? Little-known rules may ease the choice in Medicare Advantage
Bart Klion, 95, and his wife, Barbara, faced a tough choice in January: The upstate New York couple learned that this year they could keep either their private, Medicare Advantage…
White House announces big changes for race and ethnicity data collection
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services The White House March 28 morning rolled out new standards for race and ethnicity data collection, including for the first time Middle Easterners and…
Four years after shelter-in-place, COVID-19 misinformation persists
From spring break parties to Mardi Gras, many people remember the last major “normal” thing they did before the novel coronavirus pandemic dawned, forcing governments worldwide to issue stay-at-home advisories…
Filipino youth who have been bullied (and have bullied) break the cycle
How Filipinos have dealt with, and are currently dealing with, childhood bullying IN 2001, the massive influx of Asian immigrants settling in the United States that began in the 1980s…
What’s new this tax season?
As Tax Day approaches, 2024 brings new ways to file online for free, get more help and claim refunds. Preparing for tax season By the time tax season closes on…
Fil-Am artists present diverse perspectives on Filipino culture
The Forest Lawn Museum exhibit showcases Filipino heritage and its influence on California’s cultural tapestry GLENDALE — Seven Filipino American contemporary artists are set to showcase Philippine heritage and its…
Move to protect CA’s indoor workers from heat upended by cost questions
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration unexpectedly yanked its support from a sweeping proposal that would have protected millions of California’s indoor workers from dangerous heat, saying it can’t endorse…
Looking at California’s hate reporting hotline one year in
One year after the multilingual CA vs Hate reporting hotline was launched, how has it answered hate? At a Friday, March 15 Ethnic Media Services briefing, CA vs Hate staff,…
EDD benefit payments now issued on new Money Network prepaid debit cards
April 15 is the last day Bank of America debit cards can be used THE Employment Development Department (EDD) in the State of California began issuing payments for unemployment, disability,…
Generational wealth now in reach for first-time California homebuyers
Homeownership, often the first step for generational wealth, is ever-more unaffordable for California families — especially those of color. Now, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is changing that for…
California attorney general boosts bill banning medical debt from credit reports
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday, March 11 that he is throwing his weight behind legislation to bar medical debt from showing up on consumer credit reports, a Democratic-led…
Free online training for California home health workers ending soon
IF you’re struggling to care for elderly or disabled friends or family, CalGrows has hundreds of free — and paying — online or in-person classes to help. The state program…
Free online training for California home health workers ending soon
by Mark Hedin Ethnic Media Services If you’re struggling to care for elderly or disabled friends or family, CalGrows has hundreds of free — and paying — online or in-person…
California attorney general boosts bill banning medical debt from credit reports
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday, March 11 that he is throwing his weight behind legislation to bar medical debt from showing up on consumer credit reports, a Democratic-led…
Can we fix a century of green card backlogs?
Slow-growing U.S. green card caps, delays and waste have characterized the system for a century, and are only worsening under politically polarized immigration laws. At a Friday, March 1 Ethnic…
First digital resource hub targets anti-Asian hate
With anti-Asian hate skyrocketing in recent years, helping AAPI communities respond to discrimination is more crucial than ever. In response, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) and Asian Americans…
California considers ‘tuition-free bachelor’s degrees’
WHILE the world’s largest higher education system – California’s community colleges – continues to expand its curriculum, lawmakers are expanding ways for students to access it. At a press conference…
Fil-Am leader Jessica Caloza aims to make history, champion community in bid for CA Assembly
LOS ANGELES — Community leader Jessica Caloza is vying to make history as the first Filipino American woman elected to the California state Legislature. If elected to represent California’s 52nd…
How community votes make political change
As the U.S. electorate grows more diverse, mobilizing historically marginalized voters is more politically decisive than ever this election year. At a Friday, February 23 Ethnic Media Services briefing, voter…
Fil-Am runs for LA City Council seat in District 6
FORMER State Assembly and State Senate candidate Ely De La Cruz Ayao is running for the LA City Council District 6 seat in this coming March 5 elections. According to…
What’s safer for domestic violence survivors: Home or the streets?
At a Friday, February 16 Ethnic Media Services briefing, domestic violence prevention advocates and a formerly unhoused survivor discussed how domestic violence often leads to homelessness and shared firsthand experiences…
What were last year’s biggest scams?
On Friday, February 9, the Federal Trade Commission released data showing that nationwide fraud losses topped $10 billion in 2023 — 14% more than 2022. Nevertheless, the dramatic loss owes…
DNC launches ad campaign celebrating Lunar New Year to reach Asian Americans in US
THE Democratic National Committee on Friday, Feb. 9 announced a new multilingual digital advertising campaign celebrating Lunar New Year to reach Asian American voters across the country. The ads will…
Rare historic document unveiled: 1899 declaration of Philippine independence from the US
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a poignant ceremony marking the convergence of two nations’ histories, the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial Museum unveiled an original document declaring the independence of the Philippines from…
Will the Senate pass expanded Child Tax Credit to help 19 million low-income children?
The Senate is contemplating a $78 billion expanded version of the Federal Child Tax Credit, which could provide some economic stability to an estimated 19 million low-income children. The House…
In immigration debate, a ‘fight over who gets to be an American’
by Peter White Ethnic Media Services As more people cross the border, anti-immigrant stances are inflaming U.S. politics, with few long-term proposals more comprehensive than closing the border. At a…
USCIS to raise naturalization fees
Becoming a U.S. citizen is about to get more expensive, reports the Spanish-language outlet La Opinión, with USCIS announcing a 5 percent increase in fees for processing naturalization applications. The…
LA County begins sending vote by mail ballots for the 2024 presidential primary election
Becoming a U.S. citizen is about to get more expensive, reports the Spanish-language outlet La Opinión, with USCIS announcing a 5 percent increase in fees for processing naturalization applications. The…
Housing gaps are racial gaps, say Bay Area policymakers
As the Bay Area housing crisis deepens racial and wealth divides, how much is the system working as intended? With a two century history of race-based discrimination preventing many Bay…