Magazine, Living Well Ensuring uninterrupted healthcare coverage for the youngest children is vital, especially in a state like California, where investments in early childhood development are crucial for future success. However, despite legislative approval for multi-year continuous Medicaid coverage for children aged 0-5, securing necessary funding remains elusive. The repercussions of this funding shortfall are significant. Nearly 284,000 children in California have been disenrolled from Medi-Cal during the eligibility renewal process mandated by the federal government for Medicaid benefici ..read more

Magazine, Living Well The “Listas” Campaign, spearheaded by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), endeavors to fortify the state’s emergency preparedness by empowering women with vital resilience knowledge. This initiative stems from the insights garnered from the Listos California 2023 research, which underscored certain demographic groups in need of additional resources to bolster their disaster readiness, with women emerging as a significant focus for engagement. Recognizing the indispensable role women play in emergency readiness within households and communitie ..read more

Magazine, The Immigrant Experience In a historic turn of events, Senegal has inaugurated Africa’s youngest elected leader, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, as president, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. Faye’s ascent from relative obscurity to the highest office in the land is not only a remarkable personal journey but also emblematic of a broader movement within Senegal, and indeed across the African continent. At just 44 years old, Faye’s inauguration represents more than just a change in leadership; it symbolizes a departure from the old guard and a resounding endorse ..read more

Magazine, Making Money Ethnic Media Services (EMS) recently collaborated with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to host a comprehensive briefing, led by Kevin Morehead, Deputy Commissioner of the IRS’s Wage and Investment Division. This session aimed to illuminate the latest developments in the ongoing tax filing season, providing crucial updates and insights to streamline the process for taxpayers. Mr. Morehead commenced the briefing by highlighting the immense undertaking of preparing for the nation’s filing season, with an estimated 146 million returns anticipated to be processed by the IR ..read more

Magazine, Making Money In a briefing organized by Ethnic Media Services, Eric Johnson, Information Officer from the Marketing and Communications Division of the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), underscored the pivotal role of homeownership in fostering generational wealth and stability. Johnson highlighted how owning a home not only establishes a financial legacy but also enhances familial well-being and educational outcomes. The focal point of the briefing centered on the launch of the California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan Program by CalHFA. This initiative aims to bols ..read more

Magazine, The Immigrant Experience The history of immigration in the United States is a tapestry woven with threads of acceptance, rejection, and contradiction. From the nation’s inception, immigrants have faced a dichotomy of being hailed as contributors to the American dream while simultaneously enduring discrimination and demonization. This complex narrative finds resonance in the contemporary landscapes of cities like Chicago and New York, where the challenges faced by immigrants reflect broader societal tensions and political divisions. Chicago: Battleground of Resentment and Division In ..read more

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