Chris Mink

Dec 11, 2024 | afrolanews.org | Chris Mink

DONATE The holidays are upon us, bringing celebrations, family gatherings and the annual return of winter viruses, including COVID-19. But, we’re not ready. Fewer than 1 in 7 Americans, and fewer than 8% of Black Americans, had received the updated COVID-19 formulations by the end of November, though the updated vaccines have been available since last August.

Oct 25, 2024 | afrolanews.org | Chris Mink |Hal Marie Saga

DONATE This reporting is part of a series about child welfare reform amid racial disparities. It is supported by the Blue Shield of California Foundation (see editor’s note). This story examines how UCLA Pritzker Center is tackling the overrepresentation of Black youth in Los Angeles County’s foster care system with innovative research and community engagement.

Dec 17, 2023 | sandiegouniontribune.com | Chris Mink

Preocupada de que su pareja abusiva la matara a ella o a sus hijos, Jackie no tenía adónde ir ni nadie a quien pedir ayuda. Dijo que su pareja tenía arrebatos de ira, la golpeaba, la degradaba y destrozaba cosas de la casa. Sabía que tenía que escapar. Llamó al Departamento de Servicios para Niños y Familias del condado de Los Ángeles, con la esperanza de encontrar un camino hacia un lugar seguro donde quedarse. En cambio, recibió una advertencia que provocó en ella un tipo diferente de miedo.

Dec 12, 2023 | shastascout.org | Chris Mink

This story was originally published by CalMatters on December 7, 2023 and is reprinted here with permission. Worried that her abusive partner would kill her or her boys, Jackie had nowhere to go and no one to ask for help. She said her partner had angry outbursts, beat her, degraded her and destroyed things in the house. She knew she had to escape. She called the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, hoping for a path to a safe place to stay.

Dec 11, 2023 | imprintnews.org | Chris Mink |Chris Anna

Worried that her abusive partner would kill her or her boys, Jackie had nowhere to go and no one to ask for help. She said her partner had angry outbursts, beat her, degraded her and destroyed things in the house. She knew she had to escape. She called the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, hoping for a path to a safe place to stay. Instead, she received a warning that struck a different kind of fear in her.