Tag: Planned Parenthood
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Planned Parenthood Serves Despite Threat of Fed Cuts
By Dianne Anderson Too much silence at a time of deep federal cuts to critical programs has some health advocates more than a little nervous, while others are coming out strong to continue the fight for health access and women’s rights. Across the board, cuts will hit Black and Brown women especially hard, with Black ... -
Fontana Scene of Silent Protest for Health Center
By Dianne Anderson It goes without saying that Black and Brown women are most at risk for breast and cervical cancer, but least likely to access free local screenings, which brought Planned Parenthood supporters out once more to Fontana City Council this week. And, sometimes silence speaks louder than words. On Tuesday, they brought their ... -
Black Barbershops: Attacking Mental Health Issues Head On
By Dianne Anderson Depending on the topic at hand, Tracy Prince notices how some of his young clients get fidgety in the waiting line. That’s when he sees the problem, and he sets out to attack certain telltale signs head-on. “Next thing you know someone is getting sentimental or someone is crying or someone is ...