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Experts warn Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak is escalating as armed conflict deepens the public health crisis in Central Africa
The rapid spread of the Bundibugyo strain across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, the absence of a vaccine, widespread misinformation, and the impact of armed conflict were the focus of a briefing hosted by American Community Media. The ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain in the Democratic Republic of…
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Colombia’s presidential runoff could reshape the future of democracy in Latin America
As Colombians prepare to vote on June 21, experts warn that the outcome could influence regional stability, migration, human rights and democratic governance far beyond the country’s borders. On June 21, Colombians will return to the polls for a presidential runoff that observers describe as one of the most consequential elections in the country’s…
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New Immigration Policy Sparks Uncertainty for Thousands Seeking Green Cards
A recently issued policy memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has raised concerns among immigrant communities, legal experts, and employers across the country. The directive, released on May 22, suggests that immigrants seeking permanent residency through Adjustment of Status may be required to complete the process from their home countries rather than…
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World Cup 2026 will test the United States’ preparedness
As millions prepare to arrive, experts raise concerns about immigration policies, civil rights protections, worker safeguards, and community impacts. With the countdown underway for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States is preparing to host the largest sporting event ever staged. Spread across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the tournament is expected…
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Curtis Chin Explores Identity, Immigration, and Belonging in America
During AAPI Heritage Month, author and filmmaker Curtis Chin reflected on immigration, race, identity, and the evolving definition of being American through stories rooted in Detroit, family legacy, and multicultural resilience. The question of who gets to belong in America framed a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation with author and filmmaker Curtis Chin during…
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Deep South voting rights battle escalates after Supreme Court redistricting ruling
Voting rights activists warn the ruling weakens Black representation and accelerates redistricting efforts across the South. The fight over voting rights in the United States entered a new and volatile chapter following the Supreme Court’s April 29 decision striking down Louisiana’s congressional map containing two majority-Black districts. During the virtual press conference titled “Erasing…
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Millions lose SNAP benefits as historic cuts reshape America’s food safety net
More than three million Americans have already lost SNAP assistance after sweeping federal cuts, raising concerns about hunger, public health, and economic instability nationwide. For millions of Americans, the grocery store has become another battleground. Families already navigating inflation, rising rents, and unstable employment are now facing a new shock: the loss of federal…
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Hate crimes persist at alarming levels despite federal legislation efforts
Five years after the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, experts warn rising bias, underreporting, and political rhetoric continue fueling violence against minority communities across the United States Hate Crimes continue to rise, despite Federal legislation Five years after the passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, a law designed to strengthen reporting systems and address…
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Tony Thurmond outlines bold housing, healthcare, and immigration agenda in gubernatorial briefing
In a wide-ranging conversation with ethnic media, candidate Tony Thurmond detailed plans to abolish ICE, implement single-payer healthcare, tax billionaires, and expand housing supply, framing affordability and equity as central pillars of his campaign for California governor. A California native and current Superintendent of Public Instruction, Thurmond framed his campaign as a collective effort…
