Thai massage therapists face sexual harassment, financial strain and regulatory barriers; self-defense training and community groups are helping workers assert boundaries, safety and collective support.
Race and Equity
A Thai trafficking survivor’s recovery shows how stigma, language barriers and lack of Thai-speaking providers delay care, while community-based, culturally responsive support can restore hope and stability.
Experts say culturally responsive mental health care for Thai and Asian Americans should prioritize practical needs, involve family and community, and frame mindfulness within collective values, not just individual therapy.
Thai Angelenos shared mental health struggles tied to stigma, grief, immigration stress and policy cuts, urging Thai-language resources, culturally sensitive care and compassion-driven community support.
This popular body-enhancement surgery can turn deadly. For women of color, the risks are made worse by intense beauty pressures and long-standing stereotypes.
A Bay Area reporter set out to cover the health needs of undocumented Indian immigrants, but instead discovered a undercovered story about first-generation Sikh communities.
A photographer reflects on documenting homelessness in Sacramento, navigating trust and community collaboration to highlight Black residents’ housing struggles.
Annie Cacciato's stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis in Licking County — the nation's radon epicenter — sparked a crusade for awareness and policy reform, resulting in Ohio's radon awareness month legislation.
Undocumented domestic violence survivors face abuse and deportation fears. Advocates say reporting can protect lives and open legal pathways, despite long visa backlogs and rising immigration anxiety.
Child welfare leaders declare victory when “kinship families” step up: Fewer children go into costly foster care and more kids stay with people they love. In truth, relatives say, child welfare agencies hand them the bill – and blame them when they can’t afford it.