Thai massage therapists face sexual harassment, financial strain and regulatory barriers; self-defense training and community groups are helping workers assert boundaries, safety and collective support.
Health Equity & Social Justice
A Thai trafficking survivor’s recovery shows how stigma, language barriers and lack of Thai-speaking providers delay care, while community-based, culturally responsive support can restore hope and stability.
Experts say culturally responsive mental health care for Thai and Asian Americans should prioritize practical needs, involve family and community, and frame mindfulness within collective values, not just individual therapy.
Thai Angelenos shared mental health struggles tied to stigma, grief, immigration stress and policy cuts, urging Thai-language resources, culturally sensitive care and compassion-driven community support.
This popular body-enhancement surgery can turn deadly. For women of color, the risks are made worse by intense beauty pressures and long-standing stereotypes.
Without reliable transportation, Detroiters in need of regular medical care struggle to get to hospitals, clinics or pharmacies.
Kevin Walker is charged with aggravated battery and official misconduct for allegedly throwing a handcuffed 15-year-old boy to the floor in December 2023, causing a head injury.
An Ohio Dispatch investigation exposed widespread radon risks after testing homes, finding nearly 80% above EPA limits, driven by years of reporting, grants, and community-based testing.
A photographer reflects on documenting homelessness in Sacramento, navigating trust and community collaboration to highlight Black residents’ housing struggles.
Undocumented domestic violence survivors face abuse and deportation fears. Advocates say reporting can protect lives and open legal pathways, despite long visa backlogs and rising immigration anxiety.