Cora Jackson-Fossett

2 weeks ago | lasentinel.net | Cora Jackson-Fossett

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize and advocate for the tens of thousands of children in the U.S. who suffer from abuse and neglect. In Los Angeles County, many of these children enter the Dependency Court—a confidential legal system designed to protect them. But if you could sit in that courtroom, you would see a young child, sometimes only five years old, nervously facing a judge. Their legs might not even reach the floor.

2 weeks ago | lasentinel.net | Cora Jackson-Fossett

The urgency of this issue cannot be overstated: there is a Black maternal health crisis in the United States that is a public health and racial justice issue with alarming disparities in maternal health and outcomes for Black mothers and Black babies. Black Maternal Health Week, April 11 -17th, has been recognized since 2021.

1 month ago | lasentinel.net | Cora Jackson-Fossett

It’s important to distinguish between need and want—and for many beauty lovers, that line can get blurry. But in these critical times, how and where you spend your hard-earned money matters more than ever. From fragrance to skincare to makeup, every purchase is a form of voting—an investment in your values. And the numbers don’t lie: BIPOC consumers are not a minority in their spending power. In fact, they represent a driving force in the beauty industry.

Jul 5, 2023 | lasentinel.net | Cora Jackson-Fossett

Jun 21, 2023 | lasentinel.net | Cora Jackson-Fossett