Tag: Black equity
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Protecting Planet Involves Race and Equity
By Jaivon Grant California Black Media Aaron McCall, who coordinates federal advocacy for California Environmental Voters, believes that the environmental protection movement to protect the planet has been viewed primarily through a White-centric perspective. McCall is committed to shifting this paradigm. By incorporating environmental justice issues into the national and state-level discussions on climate and ... -
Church Hosts Health Fairs; Grants to Help Black Equity
By Dianne Anderson Health checks usually fall last on the list for many Black patients who are trying to steer clear of doctors who are culturally ignorant, or just don’t care. Either way, avoiding annual vital health checks, like diabetes, mammograms and prostate exams, colorectal tests, or other lifesaving blood work can be potentially dangerous. ...