What if reactions during moments of stress have a deeper, underlying context that connects to past generational history of trauma and racism? Hosts of this podcast explore whether behavior patterns can be inherited, learned or culturally programmed. They explore the evolving social and scientific theories of intergenerational trauma, weathering, epigenetics and John Henryism to build an understanding of how racism can get under skins, be felt in bodies and affect overall health.
Maria Barrera and her fifteen year old daughter struggle to cope after Maria's husband is detained.
Racial inequities in health care and research have long been a problem. Increasing the number of Black participants in clinical trials can help reduce those racial gaps.
El primer programa residencial del condado para mujeres latinas se centrará en una atención culturalmente competente.
“The academic in me is never going to say causality,” said Harvard's Jeremy Faust. “But the person with a functioning brain is going to say I’m worried about a causal relationship.”
Black youth face systemic racism, trauma, and abuse in foster care. Advocates push reforms, kinship care, and support to break cycles and improve outcomes.
Violence prevention programs, particularly community-based interventions, can significantly reduce homicides and shootings in the Black community.
"This is the story post-Dobbs, that people are doing everything within their power and expertise to make sure that people can still get care," said David Cohen, a law professor at Temple University.
The county’s first dedicated residential program for Latinas will focus on culturally competent care.
Homeless people make up over 30% of Sacramento jail bookings, costing millions annually. Many have serious mental illness and lack basic necessities.
