Benefits of Medi-Cal Coverage Uncertain for Doulas
While policymakers have championed the Medi-Cal Doula Services Benefit, doulas are divided as to the benefit that inclusion in Medi-Cal can offer them....
19
Jul
03
May
In Front of City Council, Richmond’s Latina Center Shares Its Impact
For the past two decades, the Richmond-based Latina Center has supported Latinx women, children and the Latinx community in the Bay Area....
26
Apr
Jane Fonda Discusses Her Lifetime of Acting & Activism
The California Endowment hosted a discussion with the 85-year-old actress Jane Fonda on April 11 to discuss her lengthy and still ongoing activism career....
17
Apr
Q&A: At Black Infant Health, ‘There’s Something We Can Do to Support That Family’
Health education specialist Lonni Watkins spoke with the Pulse about how the Black Infant Health program helps families with Black babies "reduce their stress."...
11
Apr
Black Infant Health Helps Black Moms ‘Give Birth the Way She Wants’
Racism and lack of support make Black women more likely to have bad outcomes while pregnant. The Black Infant Health program is helping to change that....
11
Apr
Antioch Police Sign 30×30 Pledge to Increase Female Representation in Law Enforcement
The Antioch Police Department has signed the "30x30 Pledge," a focused effort to increase the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement....
04
Apr
Oakland Woman Brings Vegan Mexican Food to Richmond
Marbella Zepeda, a financial advisor and immigrant, opened the Vegan Vibes/Vibras Veganas pop-up to make vegan Mexican food more accessible....
23
Mar
Out Of The Norm Depression Symptoms Leave ‘Strong Black Women’ Underdiagnosed & Untreated
Many Black women dealing with depression symptoms struggle to get the help they need, partly because of inadequate screening and societal expectations....
14
Mar
Mother of Slain Teen Runs Nonprofit in Daughter’s Honor
Sparkle Davis founded the Oshiana Unique Thompkins Foundation to continue her daughter's legacy after she was shot to death in 2019....
13
Mar
For International Women’s Day, Richmond ‘Embraces Equity’
Richmond celebrated International Women’s Day on March 11 with the 16th annual Sisters in Solidarity event, placing an emphasis on equity and community service....
09
Mar
With Climate Change, Comes More Potential Complications for People with Lupus
Heat waves and wildfires, worsened by climate change, exacerbate cardiovascular and respiratory issues and make managing chronic illnesses more difficult....
02
Mar
Student Trustees Work to Support Their Peers
The WCCUSD student trustees are doing their part to help ensure students, in general, and the Black Student Unions, in particular, have the support they need....
21
Feb
Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Competitive Race to Replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Rep. Barbara Lee, the highest ranking Black woman in the U.S. Congress, said Tuesday she would enter the race to replace U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein....
21
Feb
Gov. Newsom Announces 20-State Alliance for Reproductive Rights
California is one of 20 states that has committed to protecting and expanding reproductive rights in a new coalition, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday....
07
Feb
Current Events Worsen Long-standing Trauma for Many Asian Elders
As Asian American and Pacific Islander elders deal with trauma caused by historical and contemporary violence, they struggle to access mental health care....
