She works with vulnerable young people in Oakland. With Roe gone, her work has new urgency

She works with vulnerable young people in Oakland. With Roe gone, her work has new urgency

At-risk youth have been left out of the conversation surrounding access to abortions, Dr. Aisha Mays of the Dream Youth Clinic says. Last Friday, when the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, Dr. Aisha Mays felt “caught off guard.” Dr. Mays previously worked as the medical director at Alameda County’s Juvenile Hall and at…

Oakland’s First Fridays festival returns with thousands gathering for 1st event in more than a year
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Oakland’s First Fridays festival returns with thousands gathering for 1st event in more than a year

Oakland, CA (KGO)-Music, dance and food are all back! Auckland’s first Friday festival is here.“Almost two years later, this is amazing,” said Adriana Contreras, who lives in Auckland. Her daughter was four months old when Adriana and her family last arrived on the first Friday. Today she talks about the festival and even has her…

Roots’ Very Own – Dr. Aisha Mays, selected to receive the Robert D Sparks Leadership Achievement Award for 2021
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Roots’ Very Own – Dr. Aisha Mays, selected to receive the Robert D Sparks Leadership Achievement Award for 2021

The presentation of this award will be announced during the Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations (NEPO) 18th Annual Summit which is a virtual event scheduled to happen on Friday, October 1st from 10:00am-4:30pm (PDT). The awards will be presented just after 2:00pm (PDT). Please let us know if you think you will be able to…

In Community, For Community, and By Community: Highlighting our Black-Led Community Partners

In Community, For Community, and By Community: Highlighting our Black-Led Community Partners

Lincoln’s commitment to disrupting cycles of poverty and trauma requires community collaboration. As a result, Lincoln pursues collaborative partnerships with mission-aligned organizations to find creative ways to empower and serve children and families. These partnerships allow for mutual strategic thinking, resource sharing, and problem solving for greater collective impact in Lincoln’s service hubs in Contra…

Bay Area Doctors at Roots Community Health Center Provide Straight Forward Information on COVID Risks for Oakland Families

Bay Area Doctors at Roots Community Health Center Provide Straight Forward Information on COVID Risks for Oakland Families

So far in Alameda County, there were 99,681 recorded COVID-19 cases, more than 2,500 more cases than last week, and 1,291 COVID deaths. Published 4 days ago onAugust 13, 2021 By Ken Epstein The Roots Community Health Center, located at 9925 International Blvd. in Oakland, is hosting an online weekly People’s Health Briefing on Facebook, offering…

Advocates to Gov. Newsom: Racial Disparities Are a Public Health Crisis
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Advocates to Gov. Newsom: Racial Disparities Are a Public Health Crisis

by CBM NewswireJune 7, 2021 Bo Tefu | California Black Media (CBM) – Some health advocates are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to treat health inequity in California as a public health crisis – one that is complicated by racism. Their appeal to the governor comes as California state officials propose a $115 million investment…