A Black parenting program is federally approved but underfunded, as strict evidence rules and bureaucracy block access to prevention dollars meant to reduce foster care disparities.
Race and Equity
As the data center building spree continues and the federal government rolls back environmental and health protections, the health toll will be heaviest in marginalized communities.
Stories of preeclampsia, ignored pain and systemic racism show how preventable failures cost Black women and babies their lives.
Adult literacy challenges deepen health inequities, limit opportunity and are linked to incarceration. Even so, efforts to boost literacy remain underfunded and underreported.
Deep research, human-centered reporting and "maniacal" organization helped a reporter tell a pivotal story about thwarted change in the child welfare system.
A son’s mission to transform his mom’s health turned into Peace Runners 773, a running and walking group around Garfield Park. It’s part of a broader effort to help people live longer.
In Thai Town, massage students are being taught to fight back — with their voices and their bodies — as harassment fueled by sexualized stereotypes shadows their work. Advocates say the danger is compounded by immigration barriers and uneven workplace protections.
A Thai trafficking survivor’s recovery shows how stigma, language barriers and lack of Thai-speaking providers delay care, while community-based support can restore hope and stability.
Strategies include involving families in treatment, addressing basic needs first and incorporating Buddhist mindfulness practices within community contexts.
In L.A.’s Thai community, silence often surrounds mental illness, deepened by stigma, language barriers and fear over immigration and health care access.