In the 1700s, enslaved people were taken in and protected by the indigenous people in the area, which began the merging of black and Native culture.
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Who Does the Health Care System Care about?
My path to good health left me with a suspicion that maybe our health care system doesn’t care about black people. Say it with me: black lives matter.
Health Coverage as a Tool for Health Equity
Many tools help us get and stay healthy, if we have access to them. Health equity is making sure everyone has the tools they need to live a healthy life.
Fundraising for the Revolution
In organizing, we know that power equals organized people and organized money, so getting comfortable with fundraising has been an important to my work.
The Network: Six Years Later
Getting to know the passionate, talented leaders of the Network has been a highlight of my time at Center for Health Progress over the past two years.
Healthy Mind, Healthy Teeth
Throughout childhood, I underwent a variety of dental procedures. After I had several teeth pulled in one go, I accidentally chewed a hole into my cheek.
Justice for Native American Women
White people have abandoned Native American women (and all women of color) in their fight for visibility and justice. We must start centering their stories.
Research as a Tool for Equity
I’m excited to announce that I’m part of a research team awarded a national fellowship to correct the health inequities immigrants face in rural Colorado.
Who Does the Health Care System Work for?
Our health care system should be eager to work for all Coloradans—not just white, upper middle class, able-bodied, privileged families like my own.
Dreaming of Education Equity
A school counselor once told me, “Why don’t you look at community colleges? They’re more affordable.” Immediately my education dreams were crushed.