California Ethnic Media Annual Conference, and Awards

September 14, 2024

By cvv news

Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media joined for the two-day Annual Conference, Expo, and Awards on August 27-28, 2024 in Sacramento.

Over 300 entries were submitted at the California Ethnic Media Annual Conference, and Awards.
The Conference provided Speakers and Round table panelists:

California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, Assembly Buffy Wick (D-14), Attorney General Rob Bonte, and Treasurer Fiona Ma were speakers.

Panels Discussion
Stop the Hate Panel – Three founders of the Stop the Hate Initiative talked about the value of ethnic media collaboration with CBOs and strategies for sustaining the initiative.

Reporters spotlight stories that give voice and visibility to targets of hate and document emerging rapid response networks.
Fireside Chat Presented by Stop the Hate Spread the Love — An intimate conversation about the impact of Stop the Hate initiatives
The Growing Threat of Racialized Disinformation — How to spot deep fakes and combat disinformation targeting ethnic audiences
ProJourn

A pro bono program of the Reporters, Committee for Freedom of the Press: steering clear of lawsuits and accessing public records.
Networking reception honored legislative leaders for outstanding contributions to journalism and the community.

Breakfast Roundtable: Accessing Philanthropic and Media Enrichment Resources.

Hear from and network with representatives of foundations and media enrichment programs about programs supporting ethnic media reporters.

How Ethnic Media Can Help Agencies Meet AB 2019 Small Business Goals. A networking opportunity with communication specialists from state agencies who want to expand their diversity reach
EdVoice – A Policy Advocacy Nonprofit on Public Education,

From Classroom to Capitol: Harnessing the Power of the Media to Influence Education Policy for Black and Latino Students
Breaking Cultural Taboos Reporters shared stories and challenges of covering taboos in their communities Sponsored by Blue Shield of California Foundation & USC Center for Health Journalism.

Fireside Chat with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma and Lisa Collins, Founder and Publisher of L.A. Focus
A conversation on fiscal policies, state initiatives, and leadership and programs of the state treasurer’s office. The California Department of General Services provided an overview on “Doing Business with the State” and provided 1-on-1 assistance with the small business registration and certification process.

Using Google’s News,
Climate Change, Consumer Insights, a session on measuring and achieving impactful engagement with Ron Turner of Radio KJLH and Regina Wilson, of California Black Media, and a panel discussion on current propositions with Dr. John Warren.

Dr. Warren discussed the November 5, 2024, Statewide Ballot Measures

Proposition 2
Authorizes Bonds for Public School and Community College Facilities. Legislative Statute.

Proposition 3
Constitutional Right to Marriage. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

Proposition 4
Authorizes Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities and Natural Lands from Climate Risks. Legislative Statute.

Proposition 5
Allows Local Bonds for Affordable Housing and Public Infrastructure with 55% Voter Approval. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

Proposition 6
Eliminates Constitutional Provision Allowing Involuntary Servitude for Incarcerated Persons. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

Proposition 32
Raises Minimum Wage. Initiative Statute.

Proposition 33
Expands Local Governments’ Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property. Initiative Statute.

Proposition 34
Restricts Spending of Prescription Drug Revenues by Certain Health Care Providers. Initiative Statute.

Proposition 35
Provides Permanent Funding for Medi-Cal Health Care Services. Initiative Statute.

Proposition 36
Allows Felony Charges and Increases Sentences for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes. Initiative Statute.
Several individuals were honored with a “Communications Champions Award” for their work in government agencies, business, communications, academia, and the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors to promote ethnic media.

We are looking forward to next year.

This resource was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library via California Black Media as part of the Stop the Hate Program. The program is supported by partnership with California Department of Social Services and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs as part of the Stop the Hate program. To report a hate incident or hate crime and get support, go to CA vs Hate.