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Ukraine’s problems are now ours
By Maya Rowencak The world’s problems flow through newsfeeds of digital propaganda. Instagram, Twitter, headlines and photos are filtered by our brains, and it is easy to become engaged, desensitized or to ignore them all entirely. Recently, Crimea, a region of Ukraine, has been all over the news. Despite months of Ukrainian protests in Kiev […]
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Mayor De Blasio, First Lady to ethnic media: ‘Your stories are a lifeline’
By Cristina DC Pastor Mayor Bill de Blasio took his place at a quadrangle table and smiled broadly at journalists of color waiting for him to speak. He began by holding up a plate showing Southern Italy, the hometown of his family. Next, he introduced First lady Chirlane McCray, whose family comes from St. Lucia […]
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White House engages Filipino American leaders
By Jason Tengco On March 14, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) and the White House Office of Public Engagement brought together 175 Filipino American leaders at the White House to discuss key issues of importance to the community. Participants came from diverse sectors of society – non-profits, businesses, government, […]
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Talking to a navigator, but my broker made more sense (PART 2)
By Jen Furer One day, I went on a live chat with a navigator at healthcare.gov, but apparently the easiest way to find out prices and coverage options for my family was to fill out a Marketplace application. The navigator informed me that by completing the application, I’ll receive a personalized report that tells me […]
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New Jersey mother tilting at Obamacare windmill; read her story and weep (PART 1)
By Jen Furer My husband and I have four children, ages 13 to 24. Since 1995, we have been paying for a family health insurance plan, and since we have our own business, we were eligible for the Small Business group plan. We’ve always had HMO Plus policy with no deductibles. Every year I took […]
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AF3IRM salutes women, celebrates stories of ‘struggle, survivorship, and triumphs’
On March 8th, more than any day, we, the women of AF3IRM, salute all women, their struggles, and their stories in honor of International Working Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Together, we have achieved numerous victories and as an organization, we are striving to reach even more goals and win more campaigns. But we […]
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Politicians say U.S. is ready for an Asian president
By Cristina DC Pastor Asian American politicians said it’s just a matter of time, but when were asked which ethnicity is likely to make history by producing the first Asian president of the U.S., they mostly demurred. “The U.S. is ready for an Asian president, It’s going to happen,” said Filipino American Edward Santos, a […]
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Obama government offers federal boost to young men of color
By Elton Lugay African American and Hispanic men and boys filled the White House State Dining Room to listen to President Obama unveil his latest initiative to assist young men of color who are “willing to do the hard work to get ahead.” I thought these young boys are finally getting the boost they need […]
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John D. Solomon Fellowship, One Queens Grant: 2 opportunities open to FilAms
The John D. Solomon Fellowship for Public Service is a student fellowship devoted specifically to emergency management. The program provides nine graduate students in the New York City area with the opportunity to complete a nine-month, paid fellowship in an agency of New York City government or a nonprofit organization. Sponsored by the New York […]