Articles Published in April, 2011

Illegal betting circuits are thriving in India and the amount of money at stake often grosses many millions of dollars.

An episode of UNcubed — a comic about life as an Indian guy in the United States.

Music teacher Victor Hugo Santos has spent a lifetime entertaining and educating youth, and is hosting a grand event for the community on April 29th.

On the anniversary of Arizona’s SB 1070, California Assemblymember Tom Ammiano has introduced the Trust Act – a bill to give local jurisdictions the ability to determine their own boundaries on how they work with federal immigration enforcement.

As states across the country look to enact their own immigration laws, the immigration debate has shifted to state capitols.

The publisher of India Currents shares her reflections on building a community institution, and the possibilities that lay ahead.

A longtime Caltrian rider reports on how budget cuts is threatening the services from San Jose to San Francisco.

The Ao Dai Festival promises to bring cultural elegance to San Jose, while also shining a spotlight on the struggle of poverty young girls face in Vietnam.

The name "ethnic media" has always seemed a bit clumsy — and slightly pejorative.

In just three years outgoing Mexican General Consul in San Jose, David Figueroa, has made significant improvements for Mexican nationals.

High school student body presidents in the Bay Area say budget cutbacks are damaging their shot at a college education.

A rare collection of Indian art from various collectors showcased in San Jose

Yosimar Reyes is a Two-Spirit Poet/Activist from Guerrero, Mexico with "a brave and vulnerable voice that shines light on the issues affecting queer, immigrant youth and the many disenfranchised communities in the U.S. and throughout the world."

The Dream Act, a pathway for undocumented students to pursue their education, has faced a rocky road, yet the students continue to persist despite an escalating anti-immigrant political landscape.

Walmart has teamed up with Jackson Hewitt, the tax preparation company, to offer "refund anticipation loans"—a scam that may target low-income minority communities.

Sara Inés Calderón of News Taco says, "Latino bloggers are powerful because we have the information the mainstream media want but don’t know how to get."

From a skinny 8-page black-and-white magazine, Silicon Valley-based India Currents has evolved into a robust glossy with a 100,000 readership throughout California.

The local theater group performs plays that both entertain and educate the community.

Writer Diane Solomon, a San Jose State graduate, profiles a current student and reflects on how their different economic landscapes impacted their educational pursuits.

There are over 800,000 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in California who are eligible for citizenship but haven't been naturalized.