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H1N1: Why I'm Willing To Get Vaccinated

YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, Video, Commentary, Story: Tyrone Jones // Video: Valerie Klinker, Nov 18, 2009

After learning about how how widely H1N1 has spread, and how important it is to get vaccinated, I would consider getting the vaccine because the risk of contracting this disease is very high. It’s not just a option; it should be an obligation to get vaccinated.

Age of Cosmozation: Moon is very Wet

New America Media, Blog , Andrew Lam, Nov 13, 2009


Flu Vaccine

H1N1 Vaccination: CDC Briefing Boosts Flu Shots and Counters Fears

New America Media, News Report, Annette Fuentes, video by Liat Krawczyk, Oct 27, 2009

Pres. Barack Obama declared the H1N1 flu outbreak a national emergency recently, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held a briefing Monday for ethnic news media in order to debunk fears about flu shots and encourage mass vaccinations.

Venkataraman

Physicist Turned Biologist Wins Nobel

India West, News Report, Ashfaque Swapan, Oct 16, 2009

Nobel winner Venkatraman Ramakrishnan says the outpouring of Indian pride after his win has left him reeling.

Ethnic Physicians Laud Switch to Digital Records

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram, Oct 01, 2009

The medical industry’s shift to digital records could have the greatest impact on poor and minority communities. At a recent ethnic physicians’ summit, doctors were hopeful that an industry that has been “stuck in analogue limbo” could see a new era of communication.

Ryan Higa

Ryan Higa Snatches No.1 Spot on YouTube

Pacific Citizen, News report, Nalea J. Ko, Sep 16, 2009

Ryan Higa, 19, and partner Sean Fujiyoshi, 18, started posting their popular videos four years ago. Now they’re an Internet sensation.

school matters

Blacks Determined Not to Miss Out On The Green Economy

New America Media, News Report, Cynthia Griffin, Sep 09, 2009

Activists are paving the way to include African Americans in the growing green economy, and that includes lobbying the White House and providing training schools.

China’s Anti-Blogging Strategy: Tell the Truth, and Fast

New America Media, News Analysis, Xujun Eberlein, Jul 29, 2009

The call to "tell the truth and tell it fast" coming from a government mouthpiece surprised some Chinese dissidents who have long been protesting the government’s strict media control.

students

Students Embrace Science and Mathematics in Summer Program

New America Media, News report, Inga Buchbinder, Jul 28, 2009

Bay Area minority students spent their summer taking classes in robotics and other sciences through a five-week program for that focuses on science ad technology.

iran revolution

Revolution in My Living Room

Iranian.com, Commentary, Sienna Mae Heath, Jul 22, 2009

Iran has been defined as “over there” by many people who are not familiar with the country. But ever-growing technology has brought “over there” into our houses.

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