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Let’s continue to dream big together.
AfroLA is not just documenting the LA wildfire crisis—they’re an active part of the solution, proving the power of local journalism to uplift and unite communities in times of need.
The Bay Area’s vibrant communities of Latino/x and indigenous Mayan immigrants have been underserved by and underrepresented in mainstream media coverage for many years. El Tímpano responds directly to information gaps identified by readers, many of which relate to health and health care.
When it comes to preventing gender-based violence, early investment has a huge ripple effect. Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event like physical abuse in early life can have profoundly negative consequences long term, things like chronic illness, substance abuse, economic insecurity, and even decreased life expectancy.
In California, about 42.5% of Black women have experienced some form of IPV, compared to 34.9% of all women in the state, according to a Blue Shield of California Foundation report. This abuse can be physical, psychological, financial, sexual emotional.
Honoring past and present leaders of the Foundation
It’s that time of year, filled with Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and New Year celebrations. For many people, the holidays are an opportunity to come together with family and foster connections and belonging. However, for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, it can be a time of increased abuse, reliving traumatic past events, and not receiving the appropriate supports for safety.
A cohort of creative visionary leaders, and their innovative projects, have been announced as the inaugural recipients of the Public Health Institute’s Pittman Prize awards, totaling $30,000. The Pittman Prize was created by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in 2023 to honor previous PHI president Dr. Mary A. Pittman for her contributions to the field.
How journalists and survivors can change the conversation about domestic violence.
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