Equity Support for this article is provided by Premera Blue Cross. Hidden Barriers: The persistent disparities in accessing WA health care A year into the pandemic, low-income people of color are still struggling to afford and access health care. by Jen Dev / February 5, 2021
Equity Despite state policy changes, WA schools still disproportionately discipline students of color The latest data show that while public school discipline rates have been trending downward statewide, disparities persist in who is being punished. by Jen Dev & Liz Brazile / May 24, 2019 / Updated June 24, 2019 at 11:07 a.m.
Equity A disproportionate number of Seattle teachers are white. But diversity is increasing There is only one educator of color for every 43 nonwhite students in Seattle schools. But data show that gap is gradually closing. by Liz Brazile & Jen Dev / August 13, 2019
Culture Refugees and immigrants find community in Tacoma choir Cultural differences, language barriers and a lack of social support can lead refugees and immigrants to feel isolated. The Tacoma Refugee Choir is helping them feel a sense of belonging. by Jen Dev / May 7, 2019
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