Kennedy Forum highlights need to solve mental health crisis By Skye-Ali Johnson, Richard Wright School of Journalism and Media Arts Feb. 11, 2020 “You don’t need seniority to make a difference,” said Patrick Kennedy, former Representative from Rhode Island and co-founder of the mental health-focused Kennedy Forum. Kennedy’s voice boomed as he addressed a nearly overflowing…
After 11-year battle to survive medical errors, ‘star’ of patient safety documentary dies By Jayne O’Donnell Feb. 11, 2020 The producer and director of an HBO documentary about his mother’s medical errors at a Milwaukee hospital went to Capitol Hill last week to show clips of the film. Three nights later, Steve Burrows’ mother, Judie, died at 79…
‘Deaths of despair’ from drugs, alcohol and suicide hit young adults hardest By Jayne O’Donnell Young adults were more likely than any other age group to die from drugs, alcohol and suicide over the past decade, underscoring the despair Millennials face and the pressure on the health care system to respond to a crisis that shows little…
Why does love hurt? Poem by Princyana Hudson // Artwork by Reggie Payne Intimate partner violence is a growing issue affecting more young people. In this poem, we see into the fear, pain and complex relationship of a couple in crisis. Our protagonist stays with her abuser and threatens to kill him. But, does she? Or…
Autism from three perspectives: a teacher, a teen and some dancing machines Written by Aliyah Vines Video by Davon Harris, Virginia Union University Urban Health Media Project fellow Aliyah Vines wanted to explore what it’s like to be a student with autism. She interviewed her high school classmate, Mikayla Edwards, who explained what she does…
Celebrating fathers, empowering parents, helping children By Madeleine Voth and Amora Campbell January 2020 “What happens in the house stays in the house,” is an oft-repeated saying in African-American families. Local author and media personality Jonetta Rose-Barras wants to change that. Parents have such a big impact on their children – especially if…
Walking tours highlight shrinking D.C. Latino neighborhoods By Isabel Fajardo, Pomona College December 2019 Gentrification is making it almost impossible to find authentic Latin culture in D.C. One group is harnessing the power of the local Latino community to preserve its rich history. Hola Cultura, a nonprofit Latino cultural magazine, has been conducting…
Try Not to Drink in D.C. By Davon Harris, Patrice Buchanan and Reggie Payne
After lapse in recovery, Ruth Pointer is “all excited” to live a healthy life again By Khadejah Cox and Princyana Hudson May 2019 Despite having top-20 hits from 1973 all the way to 2017 and being ranked in Billboard magazine’s most successful 100 artists, the most important thing for Ruth Pointer of the Pointer…
Where are the school nurses? By Aaron Holland April 2019 As a parent, you think — “if my child gets sick at school, there’s no need to worry. My child could just go to the school nurse.” Well, you’re wrong. According to the National Association of Schools Nurses, only about 39 percent of nurses are…
