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Where Can Black Men Receive Mental Health Support? At the Local Barbershop

Renata Hill

October 01, 2022 |

Moodfuel News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Community advocates and mental health organizations like NAMI are creating mental health support groups and informational sessions at barbershops for Black men. The Black male community is strongly impacted by mental health stigma and these groups and resources bring members of the community together to support each other.

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Community ed centers help English learners break the ice(olation)

Meg McIntyre

October 01, 2022 |

Sentinel Source (The Keene Sentinel) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Keene, New Hampshire

The Keen Community Education Center offers free English courses for locals whose first language is not English. Along with improving their writing, reading, and pronunciation, students say they find a sense of community among their peers.

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A mass vaccination campaign geared towards securing Ugandans against yellow fever

Namiganda Jael

September 30, 2022 |

Metro FM 90.8 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda

Following an outbreak of yellow fever, officials in the West Nile region of Uganda rolled out a mass vaccination campaign through community health centers and regional hospitals. Thanks to awareness efforts and diligent testing, the outbreak was addressed with no new infections, and vaccines for yellow fever are now being added to Uganda's routine vaccination schedule.

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‘This is the place for him': A bilingual preschool's effect on one Memphis community

Samantha West

September 30, 2022 |

Chalkbeat |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Memphis, Tennessee

At Su Casa Preschool in Memphis students are taught the usual curriculum plus second language development. The program focuses on helping Spanish-speaking immigrant children access quality education.

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Would you like a side of offshoring with that?

Amanda Aronczyk, Kenny Malone

September 30, 2022 |

NPR |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Canada, Toronto

To combat hiring issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some restaurants have leaned on more innovative solutions, like hiring offshore workers to work remotely from other countries. These virtual cashier systems provide ease for employers while still providing customers with a real person to talk to.

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Human Hair Mats

Oliver Ochieng

September 30, 2022 |

Science Africa |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Kenya

Kikundi cha vijana kutoka kaunti ya Kisumu wanatumia takataka za nywele za plastiki kutengeneza mikeka na mazulia. Vijana hao hufanya kazi na wanawake 5 wanaomiliki salon ambao hukusanya takataka hizo za nywele kisha wakawakabidhi vijana hao. Pia vijana hao hutoa mafunzo kwa vikundi vya watu Kisumu ili waendeleze kazi hiyo. Uvumbuzi huo umechangia pakubwa kudhibiti uchafu katika ziwa victoria.

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Réchauffement climatique : la mort lente des glaciers

Françoise Boissonnat

September 30, 2022 |

France 3 |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: France

Glaciologues et autres scientifiques sont au chevet des glaciers. 4% d'entre eux ont d'ores et déjà disparu de la surface du globe. A cette vitesse, ceux des Alpes auront d'ici 2050 perdu jusqu'à 90% de leur masse d'ici 2050. Des solutions pour éviter leur fonte sont expérimentées. En Suisse, à Morteratsch, de la neige est propulsée sans électricité pour protéger la glace, mais cela est très couteux. Dans les Alpes françaises, des bâches blanches sont installées pour augmenter l'albedo et ralentir la fonte. Une technique efficace mais très couteuse et difficilement généralisable.

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Workplace equity in Charlotte

Chris Rudisill

September 30, 2022 |

QNotes Carolinas |

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Response Location: United States, Charlotte, North Carolina

The Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce was originally formed as a safe space for LGBTQ+ business owners and professionals to network safely. The Chamber offers a combination of networking events, advocacy, and professional development opportunities designed to ensure members have access to the skills and training necessary to develop an equitable business community.

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Outpatient therapies now offered locally target treatment-resistant depression

Olivia Belanger

September 29, 2022 |

Sentinel Source (The Keene Sentinel) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Brattleboro, Vermont

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is being used to treat people with treatment-resistant depression. The noninvasive procedure uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerves in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. So far 19 people have undergone the program at Brattleboro Retreat — many of which have seen improvements in their symptoms — and more than 300 treatments have been completed to date.

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State Leaders Are Turning to Students to Shape Education Policy

Lilah Burke

September 29, 2022 |

EdSurge News |

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Response Location: United States

More students than ever are now providing input on education policies through state boards and councils, with 33 states offering opportunities for student engagement in the policymaking process. Student representatives serving in these positions say the experience has bolstered their interest in politics and given them the chance to weigh in on important issues, and some have successfully lobbied for official voting rights on their boards.

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