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The rising rate of hate crimes against the LGBTQ community in Los Angeles has prompted calls for a public health emergency from community members and elected officials alike.
Mixing systemic racism, low wages, unemployment and resulting poverty is a troubling recipe for long-term – in many cases generational – food insecurity. Armed with the knowledge that food insecurity can lead to poor outcomes and impact the community’s overall health and well-being, Black organizations have taken the lead in addressing the multi-layered issue.
Girls Inc. in Carpinteria is now a climate resilience hub, offering solar power, air conditioning, and support during extreme heat. It's one of three pilot sites aiding vulnerable communities in Santa Barbara County.
AANHPI seniors face mental health challenges due to isolation, language barriers, and stigma. But culturally tailored, community-led programs and traditional practices can address their diverse needs.
From dance classes to dental programs, nonprofits in these Bay Area cities are finding ways to deliver mental health messages and support to seniors through familiar settings and languages.
Paula Anderson was getting her young children ready for bed, looking at pictures with her 3-year-old daughter Azalya in her home in 2018 when gunshots rang out.
"We try to de-stigmatize mental illness, because we’re culturally one of the groups of people that stigmatize mental health," said, Leafa Taumoepeau, executive director of Taulama for Tongans.
“It’s murder. It’s outright murder.”
