Gracelynne West

Apr 4, 2024 | afrolanews.org | Gracelynne West |Hal Marie Saga

“There are no monolithic Black experiences,” Black feminist author bell hooks once wrote. But, in discussions around U.S. immigration, Black immigrants are often left out of the narrative. Los Angeles is one of the fastest-growing hubs for Black immigrants on the West Coast, most especially immigrants from the Caribbean. However, the reality of anti-Black racism creates very real consequences for both Black Americans and Black immigrants with disparities in health, housing and immigration.

Mar 31, 2024 | truthout.org | Gracelynne West

This story was originally published by Prism. The fatal police shooting of a Black, autistic teen in San Bernardino, California, has sparked renewed calls for alternative crisis intervention approaches for those with mental illness and disability. On March 9, 15-year-old Ryan Gainer returned home from a run and became increasingly frustrated with his parents after they demanded he complete his household chores before playing video games.

Mar 27, 2024 | prismreports.org | Gracelynne West

The fatal police shooting of a Black, autistic teen in San Bernardino, California, has sparked renewed calls for alternative crisis intervention approaches for those with mental illness and disability. On March 9, 15-year-old Ryan Gainer returned home from a run and became increasingly frustrated with his parents after they demanded he complete his household chores before playing video games.

Mar 5, 2024 | truthout.org | Gracelynne West

This story was originally published at Prism. As momentum to stop the construction of the $43.6 million police training facility in San Pablo, California, grows among local organizers, so has the urgency to mobilize in support of Palestine. In January, the Stop Cop City Bay Area coalition organized a march and rally in the city’s plaza to unite the movement for a free Palestine with the need to divest from policing and surveillance both locally and abroad.

Mar 4, 2024 | prismreports.org | Gracelynne West

As momentum to stop the construction of the $43.6 million police training facility in San Pablo, California, grows among local organizers, so has the urgency to mobilize in support of Palestine. In January, the Stop Cop City Bay Area coalition organized a march and rally in the city’s plaza to unite the movement for a free Palestine with the need to divest from policing and surveillance both locally and abroad.