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  • How Black Americans Are Reclaiming Outdoors Spaces — and Their Health

    A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

    June 15, 2023 |

    Everyday Health |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Groups like Black People Who Hike, Good Co. Bike Club and Black Women Who are emerging across the country to challenge the stigma and racial discrimination people of color face in outdoor, recreational spaces. Studies show that interacting with nature can have significant health benefits. These groups strive to increase diversity access to these outdoor spaces as a way for people of color to find joy and healing outdoors.

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  • Maternity Care Gets a Racial Justice Focus

    A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

    September 07, 2018 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    Mamatoto Village is a maternal health group that offers services to women of color. The aim of the group is to address racial inequality in healthcare and level the playing field to give women of color access to services. Last year the group served almost 500 women, the vast majority of which gave birth vaginally and initiated breastfeeding.

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  • What Harvey and Irma Taught Us About Using Social Media in Emergency Response

    A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

    September 15, 2017 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

    Hurricanes Irma and Harvey showed the power of social media to share real-time alerts and information as well as get resources to people more quickly when official channels like crisis hotlines are clogged. Officials originally discouraged the use of social media fearing panic and misinformation, but those attitudes changed as they saw the immediate impact it had on getting people help. More local and national organizations shifted to using social platforms to guide their emergency response efforts.

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