Category: Immigration

The Vietnam War continues in the depression of many Vietnamese seniors decades after moving to the U.S.

Vietnamese people who came to the U.S. after the war often fall into depression as years pass. But the stigma of mental illness keeps many from getting help.

A new movement has emerged in the San Gabriel Valley, attempting to transform undocumented status into a point of empowerment and engage Asian youth.

St. Steven's Serbian Orthodox Church has been serving the small population of Orthodox Christians in Alhambra since 1948.

California's AB 540 law allows qualified undocumented students to attend state colleges and pay in-state tuition fees. However, the proof of citizenship for many science and federally subsidized fields of medicine and research still poses an obstacle and therefore limit career options for these students.

A town in California just north of the Mexico border is home to a cemetery of unmarked graves for migrants who never made it.

Fil-Am community forms philanthropic collaboration to help development programs in the Philippines.

Republican assemblyman says he will launch referendum drive to overturn California Dream Act.

A Taiwanese coffee dynasty has imported its roasting tradition to Main Street, Alhambra.

Groups call task force hearing a "smoke screen."

Pulitzer Prize winner Jose Antonio Vargas sparked controversy after coming out as undocumented in an article he wrote for the New York Times.

Early proposal calls for additional Senate chamber to give voice to diaspora community.

Today's headlines are the background for 'House Divided' from Raul Ramos y Sanchez, who imagines the worst even as he hopes for something betters.

His defiance of federal order was symbol that eventually changed lives of Japanese Americans, including community in East L.A.

Public service announcements on key police policy toward immigrants to air here, Mexico, Central America.

Vietnamese-American: Sam's Club got in on the Tet marketplace.

Students' petitions and request from Congressman Sherman win temporary reprieve for former Belmont High valedictorian.

Must she wait 10 years to re-enter U.S.?

A conversation with award-winning indie filmmaker on why the Philippine-American War matters after more than a century.

Corpus headed community group, served as staffer or volunteer for many others for more that two decades; robust laughter, colorful language will be remembered.

Civil Rights veteran gets new archive started at Cal State L.A.

Rivera Express gets immigrants' holiday shipments to families back home. Then the Rivera family hopes dad makes it back for Christmas.

Latino population helps, cuts on restaurants visits help propel food maker to steady, strong sales gains.

He's got education, security and a young son he plans to send to work as a day laborer.

CNN bestowed honor on Efren Penaflorida; elected officials in Los Angeles County offer their own, including comparison to Pacquiao.

A personal elegy explains why it's really not anything like Halloween.

David Alfaro Siqueiros lived in Los Angeles for only seven months but his works continues to inspire the city. An exhibit at the Autry Museum helps explain why.

Experts answer some frequently asked questions about the new health care reform law.

FASO to help Mahony to mark 50 years as a priest with concert at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

With the Republican Party shifting right on many issues ahead of the November races, immigration was no exception.

An editorial in El Diario/La Prensa calls on Latino voters to remember that Republicans killed the DREAM Act.

Los Tigres del Norte and Los Lobos will play this week in L.A., with proceeds going to MALDEF's campaign to fight "legal and factual inaccuracies about Latinos."

Legislators at state and local levels take up the cause as provisions in Obama's stimulus package come up short for thousands who have outstanding claims and challenges on documentation.

They come for many reasons, and some go back. But going Home is a different story altogether.

"I want to tell you to walk like lions, and to do so with dignity and purity, because 'Yes, We Can,'" the famous musician tells a group of celebrities and everyday fans during a concert to honor longtime activist Dolores Huerta.

Veterans of original march see parallels between Vietnam and current missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, worry about numbers of Latinos in armed forces.

Efforts to restore mural of Anthony Quinn in Downtown Los Angeles offers reminder of famous actor's immigrant roots and life in local community.

LA Beez welcomes new media member HispanicLA. We spoke with Gabriel Lerner, founder and editor of HispanicLA about his group's vision and goals.

Jan says she did everything right but still ended up sharing a room with eight other elderly women. She wants to know what anyone's going to do about it.

Protest in L.A. focuses on families; demonstrators take some encouragement from decision by federal judge on Arizona law.

The writer explains the complicated history Mexicans have with the Dodgers and why they keep going to the games.

Local school board member Mark Pulido asks PB-USA to step up with help for candidates for local offices.

Charmette Bonpua's name will live on at skate park, serving as a reminder of her dedication to creating safe places for kids.

Some see the controversial immigration-enforcement law passed in the Grand Canyon State as a reminder of civil rights abuses they allege to be commonplace in the hard-pressed district of Downtown.

Tony DeZuniga has been a key to bringing Filipino talent to the comic book industry in the U.S. A new movie based on one of his characters adds some fame to his resume.

APALC makes them available for free in hopes of taking some of the mystery out of the naturalization process.

Recognition comes on eve of Independence Day, draws bigger crowd than usual to City Hall.

Popular pop-rock band Maná is working with UFW co-found Delores Huerta on one version of the song; star-studded lineup expected to record others.

UCLA student says allowing undocumented youngsters who meet standards included in the legislation access to student loans would be a wise investment in the future.

Supporters of the plan will have to raise another $250,000 to honor the slain Salvardoran cleric; plans also include recognition of other Central American nations whose migrants have made neighborhood west of Downtown a center of culture and commerce from the region.