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What Two Public Health Emergencies Revealed About Reducing Racial Disparities

Kenya Hunter Margo Snipe

March 27, 2023 |

Capital B (National) |

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Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic has led to the city of Boston having the lowest COVID case rates in the country, as well as a significantly narrowed racial gap in vaccinations. After the clinic’s success, local healthcare professionals and leaders began working together to apply the strategies to other health disparities including HIV, Mpox, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

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APAIT: Positively impacting LA's underserved communities

Simha Haddad

March 26, 2023 |

Los Angeles Blade |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team (APAIT) works to positively impact the quality of life for medically underserved communities — particularly people of color within the LGBTQ+ community. APAIT’s primary focus is helping those with behavioral health challenges, housing insecurity, and who are at risk for HIV/AIDS, but has recently expanded its services to include helping those who are victims of sex trafficking.

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With a support fund, CATAI is addressing the barriers to girl child education in Adamawa

Yahuza Abdulkadir

March 23, 2023 |

BONews |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Adamawa

The Centre for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative oversees the Educate A Girl project, which advocates for increased funding for public schooling and distributes radio dramas that discuss gender barriers to education for girls.

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Women of Winter inspires the downhill rush that uplifts – and diversifies

Jodi Hausen

March 22, 2023 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Big Sky, Montana

Women of Winter helps train women of color to become professional ski instructors and make the sport more accessible and diversified. Women from across the country come to join the program, receiving a sense of community and access to scholarships to attend events to further their education and experience.

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‘It's about inclusion': Norfolk's first drag storytime a progressive step for rural county, advocates say

J.P. Antonacci

March 21, 2023 |

The Hamilton Spectator |

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Response Location: Canada, Norfolk, Ontario

A rural county recently hosted its first drag storytime in an effort to increase representation and inclusion among children — and adults — in the community by exposing them to LGBTQ+ people in their neighborhood. Those who attended felt a sense of belonging, inclusivity, and acceptance in a county that has historically been lacking.

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Families take drastic steps to help children in mental health crises

Christine Herman

March 20, 2023 |

Side Effects Public Media |

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Response Location: United States

To eliminate the practice of custody relinquishment to mental health services, some states are building more comprehensive systems of care for children that focus on crisis prevention and de-escalation. More accessible and affordable wraparound services have reduced the need for and use of inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, emergency rooms, juvenile detention, residential treatments, and police involvement.

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Rekindling Hope: An NGO Builds Safe Space for Displaced GBV Survivors in Borno

Rukaiyatu Idris

March 20, 2023 |

BONews |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Borno State

At various camps for internally displaced persons, the Gender Equality Peace and Development Center built three permanent safe spaces for women and girls that have experienced gender-based violence. The Center is not only a safe space for these people to go but also empowers them by teaching them new skills, providing access to health care and a sense of community.

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'POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE, LIKELY STOLEN': Native Nonprofit Educating Buyers About Indigenous Artifacts on Auction

Jenna Kunze

March 18, 2023 |

Native News Online |

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Response Location: United States

The Association on American Indian Affairs alerts community members when they learn of potentially sensitive cultural items going up for auction so they can take action to retrieve them. Many of these sensitive items were stolen from tribal nations, bands, or communities.

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Detroit initiatives combat high Black infant mortality rate with dignity and compassion

Brooke Marshall

March 17, 2023 |

Flintside |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

The Women-Inspired Neighborhood (WIN) Network: Detroit works to improve Black infant health outcomes by providing support services like group prenatal care, targeted home visits, and breastfeeding programs. By using the CenteringPregancy model, over 600 women have gone through the program and there have been zero preventable infant deaths. Win also helps direct women toward resources like stable housing and higher education.

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'Miracle meals': How a group tries to restore dignity of older Nigerians

Kehinde Ogunyale

March 16, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Age Nigeria Foundation helps end the loneliness, abuse, and hunger of the elderly in Lagos State. The organization runs socialization centers, takes up legal cases to defend members, and provides them with food.

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