Mental health is for everyone. But immigrants are often underrepresented or unable to get the help they need when dealing with the challenges they face. In fact, the majority of people struggling with mental health are immigrants. This is because of the challenges immigrants deal with whether it is adjusting […]
World Lung Cancer Day
World Lung Cancer Day is on August 1st. This health observance began in 2012 to raise awareness about lung cancer and the need for more research to prevent this disease. According to the CDC, 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths are linked to cigarette smoking in the United […]
Support the Border Task Force to Assist Black Migrants Asylum Seekers Stranded in Mexico.
The issue:Many Black migrants are stranded in Mexico while trying to exercise their legal right to seek asylum in the US. They experience harsh racism and discrimination at an even higher rate than other groups of migrants. Who we are:A group of volunteers, including non-profit organizations and individuals, bringing together a mix […]
Mental Health Awareness Month: The Mental Health Stigma Within Immigrant Communities
Cultural and Social Factors against Mental Health Issues The understanding and acceptance of mental health issues is highly dependent on the cultural norms, practices, and family and friends dynamics an individual surrounds themselves with. Unfortunately, in Black communities, acknowledging that one has mental health needs is considered as […]
How the Pandemic increased homelessness among immigrants in the US
During the pandemic, many immigrants in the U.S. had lost their sources of income due to restaurants and small businesses closing down temporarily and permanently while other employers were unable to continue to pay their workers and had to make the difficult decision of letting a number of employees go […]
Health Disparities for Refugees and Migrants During the Current Global Pandemic
Haitian Asylum seekers must make difficult choices arriving at the Mexican -US Border The current global pandemic has increased economic and health stressors among millions all around the world. The many restrictions implemented everywhere due to the COVID-19 virus has made it difficult to receive essential services and emergency/immediate assistance […]
KOLS Project Manager Chad Williams interview with TIM.TV
Chad Williams, our KOLS project manager talks about the negative impact tobacco has on Black/ African communities and how they strategize their marketing targeting Black youth to become hooked on tobacco products at an early age.
Symbolic African Leaders : Kwame Nkrumah
Kwame Nkrumah Born on September 21st, 1909, Kwame Nkrumah was the first prime minister and then president of the Republic of Ghana. In his early years of life, Nkrumah was considered to be a bright and gifted student. In 1935 he attended Lincoln University in the United States where he […]
“In Celebration of Global Black History: Leveraging the Life and Legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu” By Kelvin Sauls
ubuntu “the essence of inherent deep human connectedness sparked by deliberate divine love” Long Live the Courageous and Joyful Spirit of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Long Live! The vociferous voice of the voiceless has taken his final breath! Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu was part of the greatest generation that bequeathed […]
No Time for Inaction!
The Greater Los Angeles FGM Taskforce is a multi-disciplinary, community based coalition that advocates to end harmful traditional practices and prevents violence against girls and women. The Organization has been active since 2018, and continues to advocate and educate communities in Los Angeles and neighboring cities on the current issues […]
