Community & Public Health
A photo series on aging in the Black community.
California's AB 1147 law now requires regional centers for developmental disabilities to follow the Public Records Act, boosting transparency in a $15 billion system serving 450,000 people.
Like many Black teens across the country, Duchess-Angelica Wright struggles to maintain her mental health. As a young Black woman, a member of the LGBTQ community, and a former foster youth, she faces multiple layers of challenges and has attempted suicide three times. Recognizing that systemic barriers thwart many Black youth like Wright from seeking mental health care, community organizations are stepping In to provide support in trying to stem a swelling crisis.
Alaska’s rural schools, especially in Indigenous communities, face severe neglect.
There are over 350 grocery programs across San Francisco. Less than a handful are in District 10, which includes Hunters Point, one of the lowest income areas in the city.