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The Grand Elm Playlot Project in Richmond

September 19, 2014 by Suzanne Bohan Leave a Comment

I’ve never seen anything like it – a dangerous 1/2-acre park in one of the Bay Area’s most dangerous neighborhoods – the Iron Triangle in Richmond – turned into a thriving, beautiful oasis for the neighborhood’s children and families, who need the respite and the exercise. Here is a write up on it, below, with … READ MORE

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Everyday discrimination impacts mental health

September 16, 2014 by Suzanne Bohan Leave a Comment

Here are the questions nearly 5,000 African American and Caribbean adults were asked: “How often do you receive poorer service than others at restaurants or stores?” (disrespectful discrimination); “How often do people act as if they’re better than you are” (condescending discrimination; “How often are you viewed as dishonest?” (character-based discrimination) and; “How often are … READ MORE

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High obesity rates still burden blacks, Latinos

September 5, 2014 by Suzanne Bohan Leave a Comment

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation just released an excellent report on obesity rates in the United States. While adult obesity rates increased in six states, that’s a slower climb than in the past, when almost all states showed increases. And rates are leveling off for children, thankfully. Surprisingly, at least to me, California has the … READ MORE

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