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WalletHub study: 2023’s states with the biggest and smallest wealth gaps by race/ethnicity

With black Americans having a median household wealth of $14,100, compared to $187,300 for non-Hispanic white households, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s States with the Biggest & Smallest Wealth Gaps by Race/Ethnicity, as well as expert commentary. To measure the wealth inequality among racial groups Read More

SEARAC applauds historic White House plan in support of AANHPI equity

The Biden-Harris Administration’s White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) outlined a national strategy to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Representing a coordinated effort across 32 federal agencies, the blueprint includes steps to combat anti-Asian Read More

Mayors and City Council majorities in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach endorse Scott Baugh for Congress

Republican congressional candidate Scott Baugh (CA-47) has earned endorsements from the Mayors of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, as well as Republicans serving the city councils in both cities. Mayor Tony Strickland stated, “Scott’s commitment to the Huntington Beach community has been evident for the 32 years that he has Read More

Surf City Marathon presented by 361° announces partnership with The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel

The Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon presented by 361° and Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel today announced a renewed partnership as the “Official Headquarter Hotel” for the 2023 marathon. The 27th running of Southern California’s premier oceanfront road race returns to Huntington Beach the weekend of February 3-5, Read More

The Rossmoor Woman’s Club names Students of the Month for December and January

Amelia Bean, RWC January 2023 Student of the Month. Courtesy photo. The Rossmoor Woman’s Club has named Los Alamitos High School seniors Kenna Dougherty and Amelia Bean as Students of the Month for December and January respectively. Each winner was selected based on academic performance and community involvement. At school, Read More

Reps. Steel, Correa, Lofgren, Smith launch Congressional Vietnam Caucus for 118th Congress

Representatives Michelle Steel (CA-45), Lou Correa (CA-46), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Chris Smith (NJ-04) announced the formation of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus for the 118th Congress, where they will serve as co-chairs. “As a proud first generation American, I am honored to represent the voices of the Vietnamese American community Read More