Words from the Wise: A Chinese American Shares His Interest in Politics

New America Media, News Feature, As told to Edwin Okong'o, Nov 09, 2009

Alfred Fong was one of only a handful of people of color who participated in a recent convention in Sacramento where the possible reform of California's constitution was discussed.

Health Care Reform's Missing Piece: Elder Care

New America Media, News Analysis, Paul Kleyman, Nov 05, 2009

Aging boomers are on the way to doubling the 65-plus population, yet U.S. health care reform has only touched lightly on the nation’s fragmented excuse for a long-term care system.

How a Filipina Health Educator Became an Ethnic Media Columnist

New America Media, Essay, Aurora S. Cudal, Nov 04, 2009

A popular ethnic media columnist, who is also the mother of seven and grandmother of 20, shares her story of coming to newspaper journalism later in life.

Stimulus Boosts Research on Minority Elders

New America Media, News Report, Paul Kleyman, Oct 28, 2009

Ethnic elders will grow 180 percent in the next two decades. Now stimulus money is helping boost research into ways to bring them better care.

Recession Hits Aging Blacks, Hispanics Hardest Says a New Poll

New America Media, News Analysis, Paul Kleyman, Oct 12, 2009

Economic differences have been exacerbated by the recession, leaving African American and Hispanic retirees especially hard-hit.

Wilma Mankiller: First Woman Cherokee Chief

New America Media, Profile, Khalil Abdullah , Oct 04, 2009

Wilma Mankiller, the first woman chief of the Cherokee Nation, says that when native women assume leadership positions, they take a step forward for women and a step into tribal tradition at the same time.

When I am 65

Pakistan Link, Commentary, Syed Arif Hussaini, Sep 28, 2009

A Pakistani American muses on the joys and travails of becoming a senior citizen.

The Family Keeps Shrinking

New America Media/La Raza, News Feature, Fabiola Pomareda, Translated and Edited by David Boddiger, Sep 23, 2009

Living alone, far from her native Puerto Rico, a grandmother makes do with a non-profit organization and arroz con pollo.

A Tribute to Tony McMahon, a Dubliner in Frisco

New America Media, News Feature, Jalal Ghazi , Sep 20, 2009

Tony McMahon, who told his story in a NAM "Words from the Wise" column in February, died recently. He never gave up the idea of some day returning to Dublin and spending the rest of his life there with his siblings and their families. It was as if he was physically in San Francisco while mentally he was still in Dublin, writes NAM contributor Jalal Ghazi.