A musician's openness about schizophrenia spotlights persistent stigma and provider shortages in mental health care.
Health Equity & Social Justice
Advocates in Sacramento say domestic violence is one of the leading drivers of homelessness for women, particularly Black women, who already face disproportionate barriers in housing and health care. Women leaving abusive partners often have few safe places to go, and the trauma compounds when children are involved.
Federal rollbacks are leaving farmers and schools struggling, but local investment is helping Tucson’s program endure.
After Camp Resolution was cleared, Black Sacramentans like Satearah “Murphy,” Chop, and James describe loss, displacement and the need for support.
Black Sacramento residents face severe housing inequities — 35% of the homeless population but only 9% overall —amid rising rents and cuts to support programs.
The Observer offers a look through the eyes of advocates and community members working directly with Black homeless people and exploring how to provide solutions.
The city has adopted a ‘multifactorial approach to a multifactorial problem’ and has seen a 37% reduction in deaths since the national peak of the crisis
Overdose in America: analysis reveals deaths rising in some regions even as US sees national decline
A new Guardian analysis finds wide geographical disparities in fatalities linked to the public health crisis.
Sacramento County uses Black “cultural brokers” to help Black families navigate CPS and keep kids out of foster care. The program reunites families but is fighting for long-term funding.
Tras las redadas migratorias y el endurecimiento de políticas en Texas, Jocelyn Rojo, de 11 años, se quitó la vida. En el norte del estado, faltan consejeros bilingües, dejando a jóvenes hispanos sin apoyo emocional.