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Community Drives Improved Access to Quality Food in L.A. County
by Fraser Hammersly | Sep 30, 2021 | Articles, News & Resources
Christina Hoag | Freelance...

Black Breastfeeding Week Highlights Racial Disparities and the Importance of Breastfeeding to Black Infants
by Fraser Hammersly | Sep 30, 2021 | African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM), Articles, News & Resources
Christina Hoag | Freelance...

Celebrating Filipino American History Month
by Fraser Hammersly | Sep 29, 2021 | Articles, News & Resources
October 2021 Each year, the United States recognizes Filipino American History during the month of October. As the second-largest Asian American group in the country and the third-largest ethnic...

Preserving the past, preparing new generations through dual language learning
by Fraser Hammersly | Sep 23, 2021 | Blogs, Dual Language Learner (DLL) Initiative, News & Resources
Gina Rodriguez | First 5 LA Early Care and Education...

Pandemic Brings Socio-Emotional Challenges for Back to Preschool
by Fraser Hammersly | Sep 15, 2021 | Articles, Author: Jeff Schnaufer, News & Resources
Jeff Schnaufer | First 5 LA...

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15th – October 15th
by Fraser Hammersly | Sep 14, 2021 | Articles, News & Resources
September/October 2021 Hispanic communities — the largest ethnic minority group in the United States, according to Pew Research Center — have made enormous contributions to the history, culture and...

For This New Mom, a Doula was the Key to Joyous Childbirth
by Fraser Hammersly | Aug 23, 2021 | African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM), Articles, News & Resources
August 23, 2021 When Terika Hameth found out she was pregnant last year, her initial joy was soon overwhelmed by anxiety. “I thought, ‘What if I die?’” she said. Her fear was not misplaced. Black...

Black Breastfeeding Week is August 25-31!
by Fraser Hammersly | Aug 3, 2021 | African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM), Articles, News & Resources
August 3, 2021 When it comes to breastfeeding, racial equity is an issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control, fewer than 60% of Black mothers have ever breastfed compared to 75% of white...

Early Childhood Matters – July 2021
by Fraser Hammersly | Jul 28, 2021 | Articles, Early Childhood Matters Newsletters

Best Start: Empowering Community Transformation from the Ground Up
by Fraser Hammersly | Jul 28, 2021 | Articles
Christina Hoag | Freelance...