Race and Equity

One African-American family, half a century of experience in SF public schools

Some of San Francisco’s African-American families have attended public schools in the city for three generations. Here they share their experiences.

Race and Equity, Poverty and Class, Environmental Health

A reporter shares lessons from a Milwaukee garden trying to save at-risk boys

James Causey returned to his old neighborhood in Milwaukee to take a sustained look at how young people are impacted by trauma, and how a community garden is trying to buffer against that damage.

Race and Equity, Environmental Health, Mental Health, Community Safety

Black Infant Health program leader, Lesha Porter, right, gives a high five to Juanita O’Neal of Perris at Living Way Community C

Can racism play a role in infant mortality? Riverside County helps black mothers find support, community

The free state-funded service explores how racism can contribute to the early death of black babies.

Race and Equity, Environmental Health

Homeless people wrap themselves in tarps as they try to keep warm near a fire at a homeless encampment beneath the El Dorado St

Thousands in SJ slipping through health care safety net

Thousands of San Joaquin County residents are slipping through the health care safety net.

Race and Equity, Immigrant and Migrant Health, Poverty and Class, Housing and Homeslessness, Community Safety

How can San Francisco support its most vulnerable black residents? Help them succeed at school.

Education reporter Lee Romney set out to explore the systemic inequities that have hampered African-American students in a fast-changing San Francisco.

Race and Equity, Poverty and Class, Environmental Health

Richmond residents helped design and build the amenities at Elm Playlot, and created the programming for kids and adults. (Photo

When parks and green spaces are Trojan horses for something far worse

Who could possibly have any sort of objection to renovating a park? Those pushed out of their neighborhoods by such "improvements," for starters.

Race and Equity, Environmental Health, Poverty and Class, Community Safety

Trauma’s Tragedy and Treatment: So much to unpack

Correspondent Michael Hill reported this story with the support of the Dennis A. Hunt Fund for Health Journalism, a program of the University of Southern California Center for Health Journalism.

Race and Equity, Poverty and Class, Environmental Health, Mental Health, Healthcare Regulation and Reform, Community Safety

Growing Up Through the Cracks: Jared's narrowed world

Growing Up Through the Cracks: Mapping Inequality in Allegheny County

This story was produced as part of a larger project led by Rich Lord, a participant in the USC Center for Health Journalism's 2018 Data Fellowship.

Race and Equity, Poverty and Class, Environmental Health, Healthcare Regulation and Reform, Community Safety

Cailah Porter, 15, reads over an example of a short story.

Students with bright futures pen stories about fictional Cleveland teens who face tough choices: Dear Cleveland

This story was produced as part of a larger project led by Rachel Dissell and Brie Zeltner, participants in the 2018 National Fellowship.
Other stories in this series include:

Race and Equity

Cailah Porter, 15, reads over an example of a short story as she and fellow Upward Bound students prepare to work in groups to c

Students with bright futures pen stories about fictional Cleveland teens who face tough choices: Dear Cleveland

This reporting is supported by the University of Southern California Center for Health Journalism National Fellowship.

Race and Equity, Environmental Health, Poverty and Class

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Race and Equity

One African-American family, half a century of experience in SF public schools

A reporter shares lessons from a Milwaukee garden trying to save at-risk boys

Can racism play a role in infant mortality? Riverside County helps black mothers find support, community

Thousands in SJ slipping through health care safety net

How can San Francisco support its most vulnerable black residents? Help them succeed at school.

When parks and green spaces are Trojan horses for something far worse

Trauma’s Tragedy and Treatment: So much to unpack

Growing Up Through the Cracks: Mapping Inequality in Allegheny County

Students with bright futures pen stories about fictional Cleveland teens who face tough choices: Dear Cleveland

Students with bright futures pen stories about fictional Cleveland teens who face tough choices: Dear Cleveland