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Advocates say automatic expungement could open doors to jobs, housing, and a fresh start for millions long held back by old convictions (via our partner @capitalb.bsky.social). capitalbnews.org/clean-slate-...
‘Clean Slate’ Laws Could Help Millions of Black Americans Clear Their Records
Advocates say automatic expungement could open doors to jobs, housing, and a fresh start for millions long held back by old convictions.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Advocates say automatic expungement could open doors to jobs, housing, and a fresh start for millions long held back by old convictions (via our partner @capitalb.bsky.social). capitalbnews.org/clean-slate-...
On the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian arrival in the U.S., immigrants remembered the harrowing journeys that brought them here and the thriving lives they have built in Minnesota (via our partner @sahanjournal.bsky.social. sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
Looking back 50 years: Cambodians fled genocide to build close-knit community in Minnesota
On the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian arrival in the U.S., immigrants remembered the harrowing journeys that brought them here and the thriving lives they have built in Minnesota.
sahanjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
On the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian arrival in the U.S., immigrants remembered the harrowing journeys that brought them here and the thriving lives they have built in Minnesota (via our partner @sahanjournal.bsky.social. sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
Prior to her passing, Alice Wong was in the process of editing "Disability Vulnerability," an anthology that explores life in the disability community, focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing fallout (via our partner @asamnews.bsky.social). asamnews.com/2025/11/18/a...
Alice Wong shaped a generation of disabled Asian Americans – AsAmNews
From Disability Visibility to mentorship, Alice Wong’s legacy inspires disabled Asian Americans to embrace their identities and fight for justice
asamnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Prior to her passing, Alice Wong was in the process of editing "Disability Vulnerability," an anthology that explores life in the disability community, focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing fallout (via our partner @asamnews.bsky.social). asamnews.com/2025/11/18/a...
Thanks to our partner Parlé for this explanation of the "6-7" phenomenon. parlemag.com/2025/11/67-m...
What Does "67" Even Mean??? Explaining The TikTok Slang and The Viral Kid Meme
Here’s the meaning behind the slang
parlemag.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thanks to our partner Parlé for this explanation of the "6-7" phenomenon. parlemag.com/2025/11/67-m...
This guide breaks down five practical steps immigrant families can take in case of an emergency (via our partner @eltecolotesf.bsky.social). eltecolote.org/content/en/f...
Family preparedness plan: Five steps to prepare for an emergency
As fears of immigration raids rise in the Bay Area, this guide breaks down five practical steps to prepare your family for an emergency.
eltecolote.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
This guide breaks down five practical steps immigrant families can take in case of an emergency (via our partner @eltecolotesf.bsky.social). eltecolote.org/content/en/f...
The Trump administration's war on the public sector weakens the economic foundations of the U.S., writes the @jointcenter.bsky.social. url-media.com/op-ed-invest...
Op-ed: Investing in entrepreneurship after the government shut down
The Trump administration’s war on the public sector weakens the economic foundations of the U.S.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The Trump administration's war on the public sector weakens the economic foundations of the U.S., writes the @jointcenter.bsky.social. url-media.com/op-ed-invest...
Five-must read stories, from the redistricting map war to Baltimore police using vehicles as weapons — and more. url-media.com/refugees-the...
Refugees, the threat to Black voters, the Haitian soccer star who vanished, and more stories you missed
Five-must read stories, from the redistricting map war to Baltimore police using vehicles as weapons — and more.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Five-must read stories, from the redistricting map war to Baltimore police using vehicles as weapons — and more. url-media.com/refugees-the...
Before the pandemic, most people visited their doctors in person. Then came COVID-19. url-media.com/digital-heal...
Digital health tools not reaching all who need them
Digital health tools meant to expand access to care exclude some
url-media.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Before the pandemic, most people visited their doctors in person. Then came COVID-19. url-media.com/digital-heal...
The couple was found dead inside their home in Hillsborough Township, N.J. They were both 69 years old. (via our partner @asamnews.bsky.social) asamnews.com/2025/11/11/d...
Former JACL president and wife identified in double-homicide – AsAmNews
Former Japanese American Citizens League president David Lin and his wife, Jean, have been named as the two victims of a double homicide in New Jersey. According to News 12 New Jersey, the couple was ...
asamnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The couple was found dead inside their home in Hillsborough Township, N.J. They were both 69 years old. (via our partner @asamnews.bsky.social) asamnews.com/2025/11/11/d...
Weaponizing vehicles is not part of the department’s official training, but long-standing Baltimore police practices may, in fact, contribute to such incidents (via our partner @baltimorebeat.bsky.social). baltimorebeat.com/the-practice...
The practice of Baltimore police officers using their cars as weapons is nothing new
A recent viral video of a Baltimore Police officer attempting to run down a young man with his car in Park Heights drew immediate condemnation from city and police department officials, but the practi...
baltimorebeat.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Weaponizing vehicles is not part of the department’s official training, but long-standing Baltimore police practices may, in fact, contribute to such incidents (via our partner @baltimorebeat.bsky.social). baltimorebeat.com/the-practice...
The White House changed the rules for receiving refugees without the mandatory consultation with Congress, as required by the Refugee Act (via our partner La Noticia). lanoticia.com/storiesineng...
Is Racial Discrimination Being Legalized in the Refugee Program? - La Noticia
The White House reduces the refugee cap to 7,500 and prioritizes white South Africans. Organizations denounce institutional discrimination.
lanoticia.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The White House changed the rules for receiving refugees without the mandatory consultation with Congress, as required by the Refugee Act (via our partner La Noticia). lanoticia.com/storiesineng...
Five-must read stories, from how Mamdani should govern to how U.S. citizenship is tougher to get — and more. url-media.com/citizenship-...
Citizenship tests, how to run NYC on values and more stories you missed
Five-must read stories, from how Mamdani should govern to how U.S. citizenship is tougher to get — and more.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Five-must read stories, from how Mamdani should govern to how U.S. citizenship is tougher to get — and more. url-media.com/citizenship-...
If your family member is detained by ICE, here’s how to locate them, find legal help, prepare essential documents and offer support in their time of need (via our partner @documentedny.bsky.social). documentedny.com/2025/11/04/i...
5 Steps to Take if a Family Member is Detained by ICE - Documented
If your family member is detained by ICE, here’s how to locate them, find legal help, prepare essential documents and offer support in their time of need.
documentedny.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
If your family member is detained by ICE, here’s how to locate them, find legal help, prepare essential documents and offer support in their time of need (via our partner @documentedny.bsky.social). documentedny.com/2025/11/04/i...
Inspired by Michelle Wu, NYC’s newly-elected mayor symbolizes a generation’s values and vision — even if promises are out of reach (via our partner Epicenter NYC). epicenter-nyc.com/mayor-mamdan...
Mayor Mamdani can’t magically make buses free. Lesson from Boston: Maybe it doesn’t matter - Epicenter NYC
Now that Zohran Mamdani has been elected the next mayor of New York City, it may be tempting to think that voters expect him to work wonders: freeze rents, open […]
epicenter-nyc.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Inspired by Michelle Wu, NYC’s newly-elected mayor symbolizes a generation’s values and vision — even if promises are out of reach (via our partner Epicenter NYC). epicenter-nyc.com/mayor-mamdan...
State intervention has led Tucson to ramp up sweeps of homeless people and pass harsh new policies, while officials in South Tucson have emphasized support and services (via our partner @palabranahj.bsky.social). www.palabranahj.org/archive/faci...
Facing A Crackdown on Homelessness, Two Arizona Cities Offer Different Responses — palabra.
As Arizona cracks down on homelessness, Tucson and South Tucson offer two different models: one of sweeps and harsh policies, the other of support and services. This is the impact of state interventio...
www.palabranahj.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
State intervention has led Tucson to ramp up sweeps of homeless people and pass harsh new policies, while officials in South Tucson have emphasized support and services (via our partner @palabranahj.bsky.social). www.palabranahj.org/archive/faci...
Here's how newly elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani can transform the city's bureaucracy (repost) url-media.com/mamdani-admi...
Op-ed: A blueprint for Mayor Mamdani: Look to the ABCs
A Mamdani administration could structure agencies based on the ABCs of his campaign agenda.
url-media.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Here's how newly elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani can transform the city's bureaucracy (repost) url-media.com/mamdani-admi...
What to know about Detroit's new mayor, Mary Sheffield (via our partner @outliermedia.org). outliermedia.org/mary-sheffie...
Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s new mayor. These are her priorities
Mary Sheffield became the first woman elected mayor of Detroit on Tuesday, defeating Solomon Kinloch.
outliermedia.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
What to know about Detroit's new mayor, Mary Sheffield (via our partner @outliermedia.org). outliermedia.org/mary-sheffie...
Zohran Kwame Mamdani makes history on the strength of a message of affordability and the votes of South Asians, new citizens and youth.
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New York, city of immigrants, elects immigrant mayor
Voters connected with Mamdani's campaign built on identity, social-media algorithms and an army of volunteers.
url-media.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Zohran Kwame Mamdani makes history on the strength of a message of affordability and the votes of South Asians, new citizens and youth.
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Follow along: Minneapolis votes in historic election that could see the city select its first Somali American mayor (via our partner @sahanjournal.bsky.social). sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...
Live election results: Minneapolis mayoral race
Find live election results for the Minneapolis mayoral race between incumbent Jacob Frey and Minnesota State Senator Omar Fateh, DeWayne Davis and Jazz Hampton.
sahanjournal.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Follow along: Minneapolis votes in historic election that could see the city select its first Somali American mayor (via our partner @sahanjournal.bsky.social). sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...
Saikat Chakrabarti was AOC’s former chief of staff. Now, he wants to head back to D.C. to represent San Francisco in Congress (via our partner @indiacurrents.bsky.social). indiacurrents.com/the-brown-gu...
The Brown Guy Running For Nancy Pelosi’s Seat In Congress
Saikat Chakrabarti was AOC’s former chief of staff. Now, he wants to head back to D.C. to represent San Francisco in Congress.
indiacurrents.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Saikat Chakrabarti was AOC’s former chief of staff. Now, he wants to head back to D.C. to represent San Francisco in Congress (via our partner @indiacurrents.bsky.social). indiacurrents.com/the-brown-gu...
If Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor of New York City tonight, he'll have a lot on his plate. Here's how he can get started. url-media.com/mamdani-admi...
Op-ed: A blueprint for Mayor Mamdani: Look to the ABCs
A Mamdani administration could structure agencies based on the ABCs of his campaign agenda.
url-media.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
If Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor of New York City tonight, he'll have a lot on his plate. Here's how he can get started. url-media.com/mamdani-admi...
Diaspora communities across the U.S. are organizing relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of the Caribbean (via our partner @thehaitiantimes.bsky.social) haitiantimes.com/2025/10/31/h...
'It's home': Caribbean diaspora from Miami to New York fuels Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
Diaspora communities across the U.S. are mobilizing aid for Haiti and others affected by Hurricane Melissa.
haitiantimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Diaspora communities across the U.S. are organizing relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of the Caribbean (via our partner @thehaitiantimes.bsky.social) haitiantimes.com/2025/10/31/h...
Five must-read stories, from Trump’s strongman style to predictions for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl setlist — and more. url-media.com/a-deadly-hur...
A deadly hurricane, gambling athletes, menopause in prisons and more stories you missed
Five-must read stories, from Trump’s strongman style to predictions for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl setlist — and more.
url-media.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Five must-read stories, from Trump’s strongman style to predictions for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl setlist — and more. url-media.com/a-deadly-hur...
URL Media is hosting a free webinar on Oct. 29 at 1 pm ET for people in the media industry who've recently experienced layoffs. Listen as a panel of experts discusses how to figure out what's next in your career and concrete steps you can take to set yourself up for success. tinyurl.com/5ewptepb
New Jobs and Advice for Job Seekers
Check out the jobs we're recruiting for, plus advice on finding your next role.
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October 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
URL Media is hosting a free webinar on Oct. 29 at 1 pm ET for people in the media industry who've recently experienced layoffs. Listen as a panel of experts discusses how to figure out what's next in your career and concrete steps you can take to set yourself up for success. tinyurl.com/5ewptepb
Here are five stories you missed from Black and Brown media this week.https://url-media.com/5-stories-you-missed-october-25-2025/
October 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Here are five stories you missed from Black and Brown media this week.https://url-media.com/5-stories-you-missed-october-25-2025/