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One year after affirmative action: college diversity reduced, HBCU enrollment boosted
Over a year after the decision, legal experts, activists and students discuss the changing landscape of college admissions. In June 2023,...
Nakia Cooper
Nov 4, 20245 min read


Language access a barrier to elections for communities nationwide
A new report finds that gaps in election legislation including the Voting Rights Act excludes many Limited English Proficient communities...
Peter Schurmann
Oct 25, 20244 min read


35 years after Loma Prieta, California readies communities for next big earthquake
With the next big earthquake overdue, new state initiatives are giving Californians unprecedented ways to protect themselves. With the...
Selen Ozturk
Oct 20, 20244 min read


Three artists get top prizes in the EPACCM Stop the Hate Art Awards Celebration
The Penieli dance group members weave their magic through their dancing at the East Palo Alto Center for Community Media's Stop the Hate...
Ivan Temes
Oct 20, 20244 min read


Is America less divisive than we thought?
Image via Rawpixel As the elections near, the American public is perceived to be hopelessly divided. Race, along with wedge issues like...
Gail Christopher
Sep 11, 20244 min read


Advocates express outrage, disappointment as CA Reparations Bills stall in legislature
Advocates from across California protested at the State Capitol Saturday after the Legislature failed to bring two critical reparations...
Antonio Ray Harvey
Sep 3, 20245 min read


Summer - Fall 2024 EPA Today
To see the Summer - Fall 2024 issue of EPA Today, click here or on the image below.
Henrietta J Burroughs
Aug 20, 20241 min read


With escalating anti-immigrant rhetoric, California farmworkers fear the future
As the ’24 elections get into full swing, anti-immigrant rhetoric is growing increasingly ugly, with real world consequences for migrant...
Selen Ozturk
Aug 7, 20245 min read


Realizing the American Dream for all requires bold policy reforms
Many American workers are generationally poor, because of their race, gender, immigration status, or choice of occupation. Better policy...
Sunita Sohrabji
Jul 2, 20244 min read


California vs. Hate Campaign: One year in, civil rights department shares wins, goals
The California Department of Civil Rights, community partners, and officials from the state of California released new data highlighting...
Antonio Ray Harvey
May 29, 20244 min read


House Weighs Bill That Would Add Citizenship Question to 2030 Census
H.R. 7109, dubbed The Equal Representation Act, has sparked intense reactions among civil rights advocates and census experts alike. All...
Nakia Cooper
May 7, 20244 min read


One year after Medi-Cal renewals, health care expanded for Californians
A year ago, with the end of the federal COVID emergency, California started redetermining eligibility for the one out of three of its...
Selen Ozturk
Apr 28, 20244 min read


East Palo Alto City Council calls for Ceasefire in Gaza
East Palo Alto City Council votes unanimously on resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Henrietta J Burroughs
Apr 16, 20243 min read


California Housing Finance Agency launches loan program for first gen home buyers
According to the California Association of Realtors 2023 buyer snapshot, 36% of homebuyers were first-time buyers. However, only 3% of...
Edward Henderson
Mar 20, 20243 min read


Why youth in East Palo Alto are joining the call for a ceasefire in Gaza
Palestinians inspect the damage following an Israeli airstrike on the El-Remal aera in Gaza City on October 9, 2023. Photo by Naaman Omar...
Peninsula 360
Mar 9, 20242 min read


Plans move forward for future affordable housing site
Colibri Commons rendering by David Baker Architects - Courtesy City of East Palo Alto A new affordable housing project is in the works,...
Jamauri Bowles
Mar 5, 20241 min read


Awards - Talking with Henrietta
The following page is a pdf. copy from EPA Today's previous website. To see the shows below, go to henrie818 on Youtube and search by the...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Feb 20, 20241 min read


Who's Who in the Organization
Henrietta Johnson Burroughs Henrietta J. Burroughs is the founder of the East Palo Alto Center for Community Media, a nonprofit...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Feb 20, 20244 min read


San Mateo County first in nation to declare Loneliness a Public Health Emergency
In a groundbreaking move, San Mateo County became the first county in the United States to address the pressing issue of loneliness as a...
Tonga Victoria Fakalata
Feb 17, 20242 min read


Preparing for the coming storm
National Weather Service - https://www.weather.gov/mtr/ San Mateo County and other local municipalities are preparing for a major storm...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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