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Forging new paths between LGBTQ pride & racial justice

It’s being said a lot: This year’s LGBTQ Pride month looks like none before it. As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country this spring, we saw story after story about public events typically held...

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Outrage and Action: Honoring George Floyd’s legacy & dismantling racist systems

How would our society look different if we responded to racism with the same urgency as COVID-19?

We're proud to support the Relief & Resilience Fund to address domestic violence

Governor Newsom’s announcement of multiple actions to address domestic violence in California, including support for the Relief and Resilience Fund, is encouraging news for all Californians – particularly those affected by domestic violence.

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Dismantling narratives – what solidarity means to me

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an opportunity to express solidarity and name how our resilience is connected to others.

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Sustainable Solutions: Debbie Chang on Blue Shield of CA Foundation

In this interview, Foundation President & CEO Debbie Chang discusses how women can transform public health.

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Relying on a Spiritual Connection During COVID-19

As we continue to shelter in place and adjust how we function in our daily lives, I try to stay positive and find the “silver lining”. This is one of the many Native Hawaiian cultural practices we’ve...

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