Prism Health North Texas has been awarded $400,000 in funding from the Gilead Foundation to hire a Community Health Worker to provide HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services to Black and Latina women in Dallas County.
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“Start by Believing”: Inside The Archway’s Mission to Protect Survivors and Change Public Perception of Domestic Violence
The Archway is a state-designated domestic violence agency that provides support to survivors across North Texas, while also working to hold offenders accountable and reduce repeat violence through their Partner Abuse Intervention and Prevention Program.
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Our Fight At Home: Mental Health Screenings for Veterans Often Flawed
Veterans, especially those of color and women, face inequity in healthcare access and suffer from higher rates of PTSD and suicide, due to flawed screenings and stigma, highlighting the need for validated mental health screenings and culturally competent care.
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This July 4, the Ultimate Act of Patriotism Is Calling for Reparations Â
A new report by the New Jersey Reparations Council proposes a transformative framework for reparative justice in New Jersey, which could serve as a model for other states, to address the centuries-long impact of slavery and racist policies and practices.
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GOP Bill Is a Win for Some—But a Crisis for Black People
Senate Republicans passed Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” which would cut Medicaid and food assistance by $1 trillion, endangering the health and well-being of Black Americans.
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Word In Black, groundbreaking collaborative with 10 legendary Black publishers, incorporates as public benefit company
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier (January 9, 2024) — The long-anticipated day has finally arrived for 10 of the nation’s mostinnovative Black publishers, who have worked hard over the past three years […]