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Between Control and Autonomy: The Debate on Cell Phone Bans in Schools
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In a panel organized by American Community Media (ACoM), specialists and students examined the impact of banning cell phones in classrooms. While evidence points to improvements in concentration, student voices caution against its limitations and potential unintended consequences. In a context where cell phone use is embedded in the daily lives of teenagers, schools…
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Scams Targeting Immigrants on the Rise in the U.S.: Sophisticated Networks Exploit Fear and Misinformation
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During a virtual panel organized by American Community Media (ACoM), consumer protection experts warned of a surge in scams targeting immigrant communities, driven by their vulnerability and the increasing use of advanced technology by criminal networks. Amid an increasingly tense immigration climate in the United States, scams targeting immigrant communities are surging. Attorneys Monica…
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Diasporas in the United States: Political Influence, Internal Tensions, and the Impact of Global Conflicts
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Against a backdrop of deepening political polarization in the United States and escalating international conflicts, migrant communities are emerging as an increasingly decisive force in shaping public debate. That reality came into sharp focus at a recent forum organized by American Community Media (ACoM), where experts examined how diasporas not only react to events…
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Between Science and Industry: Experts Challenge the New US Food Pyramid
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In a panel convened by American Community Media (ACoM), specialists in nutrition and environmental science scrutinized the newly unveiled US food guide. While recognizing advancements such as a decrease in ultra-processed foods, they cautioned against the heightened emphasis on protein, the sway of industry interests, and the insufficient attention to issues of inequality and…
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‘‘No Place Left to Hide”: The Transformation of U.S. Immigration Surveillance and Its Implications
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A recent pannel organized by American Community Media Shed light on the far-reaching effects of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) expanding use of surveillance technologies, focusing on how these developments are not just reshaping immigration control but are also impacting journalists, activists, and communities nationwide. The landscape of immigration surveillance in the U.S.…
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The Bleak Landscape of Vaccination Under the Trump Administration
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Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and former Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offered an alarming perspective on vaccination policy during a recent briefing organized by American Community Media. Dr. Besser, who has volunteered as a pediatrician in community clinics for…
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Trump’s demands for midterm elections could leave millions of citizens without a vote
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As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a series of executive actions, bills in Congress, and litigation in multiple states are shaping an electoral landscape marked by concerns over voting access. This was the focus in a briefing “Wild Cards That Could Disrupt the Midterms,” held by American Community Media (ACoM), which brought together legal…
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THE WHITEWASHING OF AMERICAN HISTORY ON ITS 250TH ANNIVERSARY
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With the Trump administration in charge of hosting the 250th anniversary of US history amidst massive ICE raids, recently intensified in areas like Minneapolis, and attempts to control what is said not only in museums but in school curricula, American Community Media organized a briefing. The event focused on explaining the government’s efforts to…
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California Expands Access to Homeownership With Program Targeting 2,000 Families
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Applications will be open from February 24 to March 16, 2026, and the program is expected to benefit between 1,500 and 2,000 households statewide. All applicants will have equal chances of being selected. The dream of owning a home for U.S. minorities is becoming a reality. Amid a sustained rise in housing prices and…
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Anti-immigration resistance strengthens across the country
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In the face of violent raids, detentions, and killings carried out by ICE, communities across the United States are organizing to launch legal actions, conduct raid-preparedness trainings, and provide support to victims. Violations committed during anti-immigration operations are intensifying nationwide. Following the deaths of Alex Petit, Renee Nicole Good, and the numerous detentions reported…
