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Personal economics — a.k.a. wealth, or lack thereof — is one of the social conditions that can strongly determine health, especially among women of color. Here's how closing the gap of financial knowledge could help reduce stress and improve health conditions.
Located in Southeast Los Angeles County, the Gateway Cities area — which is largely comprised of urban low-income communities of color, specifically Black and Latinx residents — is particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of climate change, which are expected to grow more severe in the coming years.
When talking about environmental justice, we must consider why some households spend so much more on energy, how that affects their health and invest in programs to aid them.
Examining how the historic area is becoming gentrified via homebuying trends over the last decade and how an organization is promoting wealth building and homeownership for longtime residents of color.
A look at Latino majority neighborhoods in Southeast Los Angeles and how environmental quality and neighborhood access impact community health.
Recent data shows historically excluded populations, such as Black and Latino communities, have been and continue to be disproportionately targeted by the criminal justice system.
Many Los Angeles residents struggle to meet their basic needs, and the pandemic has only heightened these difficulties. College students are particularly vulnerable. One possible solution to help this at-risk population is to provide emergency aid, frequently in the form of cash transfers.
By using the appropriate resources, investments and policies to address commuting patterns, the Slauson Corridor has the capacity to reduce congestion and air pollution, while improving the daily lives and health outcomes of its residents.
The shift brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic towards working and learning remotely has put a huge strain on digital infrastructure, especially in already underserved neighborhoods.
Investing in arts and culture is increasingly being recognized as a catalyzing force for community development.
The pandemic's negative impact on Black communities in L.A. goes beyond higher rates of infection and death. Recent research shows that Black businesses have fared far worse than others when it comes to lending and aid.
Perceptions of public safety impact the physical and mental well-being of residents. In communities like South Los Angeles, racial profiling by police and unequal law enforcement tactics have large impacts for public health.