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Scientists mobilize to counter vaccine misinformation
By Adriel Bettelheim, Axios A powerhouse group of scientists, led by former FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg and former National Academy of Medicine president Harvey Fineberg, is launching the Vaccine Integrity Project—a bold new effort to...

Magic Happens When Kids and Adults Learn To Swim. Tragedy Can Strike if They Don’t.
By Cara Anthony, KFF Health News When the Makos swim team in North St. Louis saw a pressing need, they took action! Together with dedicated parents, they've created the Black Swimmers Alliance to combat drowning—a leading cause of death among...

Cohort 3 Economy Live Expert January 2025 Session: Subject matter expert Amanda Janoo
Amanda Janoo is the Economics & Policy Lead at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) and a New America Fellow. This interactive live expert session demystified the economy by tapping into intuitive understandings of our current economic system...
Fighting Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Resistance
By Timothy Noah, The New Republic Timothy Noah's "Fighting Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Resistance" highlights the power of ordinary citizens in defending democracy. Key takeaways: Collective Action: While individual efforts...
Mississippi’s Education Miracle: A Model for Literacy Reform
By Harry Anthony Patrinos, Word in Black Mississippi's education transformation is a testament to the power of evidence-based reforms! From 49th to top 20 in fourth-grade reading as of 2023, this progress highlights the impact of early literacy...
How History has Shaped Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: A Timeline of Policies and Events
By The Kaiser Family Foundation The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) created a timeline offering a detailed look at the significant U.S. federal policies and events from the early 1800s to today that have shaped health disparities. This timeline...
Self-Care and Healing Gathering for Our Community
A Beautiful Reminder of Our Shared Strength On March 13th, The National Collaborative for Health Equity hosted a special virtual 'Self-Care and Healing Gathering for Our Community.' This space was created for connection, collective care,...
Could a Decline in Medical School Students of Color Affect Americans’ Health Outcomes?
By Brian Smedley, Urban Wire In 2024, we saw a troubling decline in the number of American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and Latinx medical students following the nationwide ban on race-conscious admissions. This reduction could worsen health care...
Latinos to Comprise Majority of CA Workforce by 2040
By Christopher Alam, Ethnic Media Studies A new UCLA report reveals that by 2030, Latinos will make up a majority of California’s labor force! 🌟 Here’s why this matters: 1️⃣ Population Growth: The Latino population in California is...
To Solve for Doctor Shortages, States Ease Licensing for Foreign-Trained Physicians
By Arielle Zionts, NPR A growing number of states are making it easier for doctors who trained abroad to get medical licenses, a critical move that could help ease physician shortages, especially in rural areas. (Read...