Racism is a serious public health issue in the United States, and the use of racial slurs raises bigger questions about language and its effects on the health of Black and Hispanic people.
Race and Equity
A data analysis by KVPR reveals only 13% of San Joaquin Valley school districts offer dual immersion classes at the transitional kindergarten level, despite nearly one in five Valley K-12 students being classified as English learners.
How transitional kindergarten is shaping young children in the San Joaquin Valley.
A reporter builds trust through close listening in SF's Latino immigrant community, uncovering deeper health stories on topics ranging from acupuncture to harmful supplements.
A kidney transplant survivor urges donation despite safety fears after a Times investigation sparked registry withdrawals, while reporters are urged to cover access and racial inequities.
A reporter distills lessons from her community engagement approach while reporting on gaps in mental health care in LA’s Thai community.
States are eliminating out-of-pocket costs for follow-up cancer tests, aiming to reduce delays, improve early detection, and address disparities in care.
While the effectiveness of gun safety training for children is debated, one thing that is clear is that Black and Latino children are currently being left out when it comes to teaching children gun safety.
Chicagoans are expected to die earlier in West Garfield Park than in any other neighborhood in the city. Sammie and Angela Taylor support a network of community gardens to help close that gap.
The emerging birth justice movement is addressing deep-rooted inequalities and the lack of access to maternal health care among American Indian and Alaska Native women.