Written by Melissa Hart Dr. Aisha Mays of Oakland grew up knowing she wanted to be a doctor, but she never imagined she’d invite a pregnant 16-year-old to live with her during medical school. She’d been volunteering as a mentor for high school students of color, and the program paired her with a teen who…
Kaiser Permanente donates $2 million to 14 Northern California organizations for COVID-19 testing and medical care. Pictured, Maggie McNair, RN, left, administers a COVID-19 test to Gustavo Medina as part of Roots Community Health’s street outreach program for the homeless. Douglas Oakley January 18, 2021 For a long time last year, homeless clients of Roots…
Dr. Noha Aboelata joined 94.1’s KPFA’s FRONTLINE to address the realities of COVID-19. She spoke to the timeline of the disease, the Roots Community Health response, and the realities faced by our communities in East Oakland. She also answered callers’ questions regarding the disease. Missed out? Listen here: http://u.pc.cd/sCU
Our very own Dr. Danielle Williams is being honored as a 2020 COVID Community Hero by Alameda County’s Health Care for the Homeless! We’d love to congratulate Dr. Williams for this award and the acknowledgement of her stellar investment in our community during these trying times. Here’s what they’re saying about her: “Dr. Williams has…
Dear Constituent, 2020 has been a challenging year. Many events – weddings, birthday celebrations, vacations, and more – were postponed or canceled, leaving a little emptiness all around. The California Legislature was no different. This year was the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, yet the events commemorating that anniversary and…
We’re excited to open an early holiday gift from Albertsons and Safeway Foundation. We received a grant from their Nourishing Neighbors Community Relief Fund. What a way to kick off the holiday season! The grant will help us ensure the most vulnerable members of our community can also celebrate the season. We’re thrilled to receive…
Santa Clara County, CA – The County of Santa Clara has enhanced its COVID-19 outreach efforts to residents and businesses in the county – especially in areas disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 – to inform and encourage essential workers and residents about best practices to protect themselves and prevent the spread of the virus. As part of the…
By David DeBolt | [email protected], Evan Webeck | [email protected] and Harriet Blair Rowan | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLSHED: Sept. 18, 2020 at 6:15 p.m. | UPDATED: Sept. 20, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. [gap size=”50px”] Over the past month, the most alarming coronavirus numbers coming out of the Bay Area have been in…
Black Cultural Zone has over 4,000 meals to distribute for AFRO Fridays Drive Through Food/PPE Distribution! Join them at Liberation Park from 4 pm until 6 pm on Friday, September 4th to get meals for the long weekend, PPE and enjoy music and Black Art! There will be no food distribution on Monday because of…
By: BELatina Daily- August 18, 2020 From its origin to its transmission speed, the new coronavirus has been a myth-filled problem from the beginning. Now, nearly seven months since the global pandemic was declared, access to adequate information continues to put millions of lives at risk. This is especially true for communities that were already…
