‘Know your Rights’ En Español

January 19, 2016 / By Coachella Unincorporated

We’Ced Youth Media, Posted: Jan 19, 2016 Editor’s Note: In an effort to keep our communities safe and informed, We’Ced Youth Media has partnered with local Immigration Attorney Carolina Castañeda to publish a ‘Know your Rights’ guide in Spanish.

Calif. Bill Would Fund Trauma and Mental Health Services for Students

January 19, 2016 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Early Mental Health Intervention, Mental Health, Schools

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram, Posted: Jan 15, 2016 California schools will once again be able to offer mental health programs for students in kindergarten and grades one to three who are struggling with anxiety and other trauma or stress related symptoms, if a bill introduced in the legislature earlier this week passes.

Iowa Blog: Our Last Day in Des Moines

January 19, 2016 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Election 2016, Iowa Caucus, Mikva Challenge

Day 4 “Today was my last day in Iowa campaigning with Mikva Challenge students. Although I had a lot of fun, I am ready to go home.

Iowa Blog: Feel the Bern and Selfies with Rubio

January 17, 2016 / By Coachella Unincorporated

Day 3 “Today was an extremely busy day. I woke up at 6:00 am, ate breakfast and headed to Senator Marco Rubio’s rally.

Iowa Blog: Cruz 101 and Phone Banking

January 16, 2016 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Election 2016, Iowa Caucus, Mikva Challenge

Day 2 “Waking up in Iowa this morning was a surreal experience. I was excited for today because I knew I would find out which candidate’s campaign I would be working with for the rest of the weekend.  

Iowa Blog: First Time Flyers and Snow

January 15, 2016 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: Coachella, Election 2016, Iowa Caucus, Mikva Challenge

Editor’s Note: With the Iowa caucus just weeks away, Coachella Uninc. youth reporters Karla Martinez and Naomi Carrion traveled to Iowa to join groups of students from Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington D.C.

Letter To My Sikh Son: Be Proud of Your Identity

January 12, 2016 / By Coachella Unincorporated

New America Media, News Report, Jaskaran Singh, Posted: Jan 11, 2016 Editor’s Note: Bay Area resident Jaskaran Singh is dismayed that Sikhs in the U.S.

A ‘Safe House’ for Human Trafficking Victims in the Coachella Valley

January 12, 2016 / By Coachella Unincorporated
Tags: coachella valley, Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Human Trafficking Awareness Month, SafeHouse of the Desert

By Christian Mendez Coachella, Calif. — In Riverside County, the human trafficking industry thrives, thanks in part to the accessibility of freeways connecting the area to major cities like Los Angeles and San Diego.