BHC is an initiative launched by The California Endowment to transform 14 communities devastated by health inequities into places people can thrive.
California, USA
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Beyond the Score mobilized to eliminate standardized tests from the admissions process. Anti-testing groups explain that these tests bar students who are low-income, of color, or with disabilities from accessing higher education. #educationequity
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With a new decade of community change on the horizon, it’s up to us to create a healthy and just Long Beach for all. Help us make the 2020 People’s State of the City a success by contributing at bit.ly/lbr-donate today! #PeoplePowerLB
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Individuals and families who are currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness can visit East Los Angeles Library today from 10 am - 12:30 pm for FREE assistance from The Source Mobile Hub. For details and future locations, please visit: buff.ly/2P5OJOf
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What does your Holiday wish list look like?
Here's ours:
Health. ✔️
Justice ✔️
#PeoplePower ✔️
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Breaking: Acidity levels in California coastal waters are rising at a rate double that of the global average, threatening major fisheries and sounding the alarm that the ocean can absorb only so much more of the world’s carbon emissions.
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"When we vote we can make history!"
The #2020Elections are upon us, it's time to dream and imagine a world rooted in health and justice.
What legacy are we creating?
How can we create a future of limitless possibility for all our communities?
#Vote
🎨 by @lazybeamarte
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On Saturday, the children of Hugo Hernandez, will lead community members in a march to raise public awareness about ICE continuing to terrorize and traumatize immigrant families. Come to Fresno and stand up for what's right! @FaithInFresno @FaithinValley
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In his year-end holiday letter, Dr. Robert K. Ross reflects on prayer, #PeoplePower, and "The Work".
"Peace, joy, and blessings to you, your families, and the community you serve from our family at The California Endowment. " calendow.org/bobs-holiday-le…
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Every single person should have access to clean and safe water-- especially the people who grow the produce that feeds our country. We must make #Agua4ALL a reality.
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The BCLC mini grant for the Fruitridge Stockton CIL is now available. The deadline is Jan. 17, 2020. The emphasis of this round of mini grants is youth programing, projects and/or events that align with the mission and includes at least one of the focus areas of the #BCLC
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California, with its range of climates and landscapes, faces multiple threats from climate change. @annabarryjester talked to @katenrg about the link between climate change and health and how the state is limiting the risks of climate change. californiahealthline.org/new…
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We need to invest in schools and support our students. ALL of our students. We can do better. We MUST do better. #InvestInYouth
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BHC Hubs from across California coming together to learn from each other on how to dismantle racial oppression. #WeAreBHC
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The idea of health encompasses so much! Limiting mental health care to standard practices keeps us from exploring the things that allow us to heal, find voice and seek hope.
We deserve beauty. We deserve art. We deserve to be mentally healthy.
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Personal experiences with discrimination in hospitals and clinics is one major contributor to disparities in health.
What can the health care sector do to ensure everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be healthy? rwjf.ws/37cS2eW
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Youth homelessness is an #LGBT issue. We must find ways to support our young people and end the homophobia and transphobia that lead to the main cause of LGBT homelessness.
📽via @theknowfresno
Read their full report on youth homelessness here👉 bit.ly/2OPrQOL
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92% black or Latino: the California laws that keep minorities in prison theguardian.com/us-news/2019…
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Alchemist CDC is gearing up to hold another round of Alchemist Microenterprise Academy (AMA) in early 2020! AMA is a 12-week business training course designed to make sense of the confusing aspects of starting a food business.
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Thank you @BlueShieldCA for recognizing that our young people need more access to mental health services in schools. #Health4All #ProtectOurChildren sfchronicle.com/business/art…
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As our families begin preparations for Thanksgiving, let's be deliberate about recognizing that we are celebrating on stolen land, and do our best to honor the indigenous people on whose land we live.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth.
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