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Voting Rights Under Attack in the South: Supreme Court Reviews Louisiana Redistricting Case
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In yet another legal battle over voting rights, the Supreme Court is poised to decide the fate of Louisiana’s congressional map, a case that could have sweeping implications for representation in the South and beyond. At the heart of the case is whether Louisiana’s Republican-led legislature engaged in racial gerrymandering, diluting Black voting power…
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How Ending DEI Could Impact Minority-Owned Businesses
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In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have played an essential role in leveling the playing field for minority-owned businesses. Designed to break down systemic barriers, these policies have offered support to underrepresented groups in a variety of ways, including increased visibility, access to government contracts, and retail partnerships. However, recent efforts…
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Black Women in the Workplace: The Unfinished Fight for Equity and Inclusion
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For decades, Black women have navigated a workplace fraught with systemic barriers, racial biases, and gender-based discrimination. A new report by the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI), in collaboration with public opinion research firm EVITARUS, sheds light on the deep inequities Black women face in California’s workforce. Through a survey of 452…
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National Model for Park Equity in Los Angeles: Bridging the Gap for a Greener, More Inclusive Future
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On February 21, 2025, @Ethnic Media Services convened a crucial briefing titled “LA Launches a National Model for Park Equity,” focusing on the approach in LA to tackle the lack of equitable access to green spaces and parks. Park equity is a key concern for public health officials today because access to quality parks…
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Celebrating Change-Makers: The James Irvine Foundation 2025 Leadership Award Recipients
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In a time when California faces growing economic divides, housing crises, and environmental challenges, a handful of exceptional leaders are forging paths toward equity, justice, and resilience. This week, The James Irvine Foundation announced its 2025 Leadership Award Recipients, celebrating a diverse group of innovators whose work is transforming communities across the state. In…
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Under Siege: The Fragility of Press Freedom in America
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Press freedom in the United States has long been heralded as a cornerstone of democracy, protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution. Yet, despite these protections, journalists in the country face growing challenges that threaten their ability to report freely. From political pressure and legal threats to violence and economic instability, the American…
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‘Two Sexes Only!’: Executive Order Sparks Backlash Over Attack on Transgender Rights
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On January 31, 2025, a briefing held by Ethnic Media Services provided insight into the impact of a newly signed executive order that mandates government agencies to recognize only two sexes—male and female—based strictly on biological definitions at birth. The order, signed by President Trump, has been widely criticized as an attack on the…
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As LA Rebuilds, What Happens to Immigrants in the Crosshairs of Deportation?
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In the bustling heart of Los Angeles, a city of immigrants and innovation, a new vision for the future is slowly taking shape. The idea is radical: rebuilding LA to address a host of social, economic, and infrastructural issues that have been decades in the making. This article, written with information shared during a…
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From Exclusion to Empowerment: Combating Hate in California’s Rural Heartland
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In the quiet expanses of rural California, nestled between vast agricultural fields and picturesque mountain ranges, a complex and often painful narrative unfolds for minority communities. Insights for this article were gathered during a briefing held by Ethnic Media Services on January 24, 2025, where experts and community advocates shed light on the unique…
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From Viruses to Climate: Public Health at a Crossroads in 2025
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As the world emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health experts are warning that the battle against health crises is far from over. In 2025, global and regional challenges continue to strain healthcare systems, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations and testing the resilience of public health infrastructure. For the United States—and California…
