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Diabetes Continues to Largely Impact Low-Income Black and Brown Communities
Communities of color, particularly Black and Brown people, are amongst the most affected by Type 2 diabetes (T2D) due to…
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Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Federal Green Transportation Investments for California
OAKLAND, CA — Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) today celebrated the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) announcement of two grants for California…
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The Alzheimer’s Association Presents a “Free” and “Unforgettable” Weekend
The Alzheimer’s Association is presenting a free play and a free concert at the Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center at…
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Opinion: California Needs to Do More to Boost Employment for Black Americans
California must act now to confront today’s Black job crisis. The Bureau of Labor Statistics last year reported that 90%…
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State Controller Malia Cohen Keynote Speaker at S.F. Wealth Conference
California State Controller Malia Cohen delivered the keynote speech to over 50 business women at the Black Wealth Brunch held…
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As Rising Seas Disrupt Toxic Sites, Communities of Color Are at Most Risk
As rising seas threaten to flood hundreds of toxic sites along the California coast, the risk of flood-related contamination will…
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Data Shows Some Bay Area Populations Struggling Financially in Post-COVID Economy
As the Bay Area's economy continues its up-and-down recovery from the worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, recent data shows…
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Federal Judge Says Health Insurance Companies Don’t Have to Cover Preventive Care Services
In a big blow to health insurance in the U.S., a federal judge has ruled that insurers no longer have…
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Mitch Kapor and Freada Kapor: Closing the Equity Gap for Communities of Color
Mitch Kapor and Freada Kapor are two pillars of the San Francisco Bay Area. More than this, they are visionaries…
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Growing Environmental Justice Concerns Surround Proposed Rail Merger
TriceEdneyWire.com – It’s an unfortunate truth that over the course of our nation’s history, progress… The post Growing Environmental Justice…
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Reregulation of Airlines Will Have Negative Impact on Travelers of Color
Among the significant strides our country has made to create a more equitable society, air travel does… The post Reregulation of Airlines…
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Obesity Care Week Concludes as Report Reveals that Nearly 50 Percent of African Americans Have Obesity
Obesity Care Week 2023 (OCW) was recently held from February 27th to March 3rd, with… The post Obesity Care Week…
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COMMENTARY: Divisions Set in Concrete and Pavement
The racial divisions that have split our country for centuries don’t just live in people’s hearts and heads. Some of…
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Economic Inequality Places Most Eviction Risks on Blacks and the Poor
Unaffordable Rental Costs Now Plague 44 Million People in Every State For the first time… The post Economic Inequality Places…
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“Good” Cops Versus “Bad” Cops: The Betrayal of Silence
Listen and listen very carefully! What is the difference between a “good” cop and a… The post “Good” Cops Versus…
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Study Reveals Barriers to Mental Health Support for Black, Latina Women
The current social and economic climate creates a distinct set of pressures on Black women and Latinas. Thirty-four percent cite…
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