Violence: A Leading (but Overlooked) Driver of Maternal Death
By Malinda Rochelle Lewis, M.A. Director of Reproductive Justice & Maternal Health, Positive Results Center When we talk about maternal mortality, most people picture medical emergencies- hemorrhage, hypertension, or complications during childbirth. But the truth...
Waz Hap’nin Baybe: A Get Free Futures PRC Perspective
I never expected a professional experience to feel so personally and spiritually profound. But from the moment I landed in New Orleans for the Get Free Futures Reunion, everything about this trip was different. I had the pleasure of traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana, with my coworker Ramon for the Get Free Futures Reunion. The schedule was packed with conferences, meaningful conversations, and amazing food but we still found time for some fun. The city’s layout naturally slows things down, which makes sense considering the lenient alcohol laws. One thing I loved about being there was the deep sense of community that resonated between the awkward turns.
Walking With, Not Ahead: A Masculine Reflection on an African American Feminist Conference
Attending Get Free: A Black Feminist Reunion, the largest gathering of Black feminists in the country, as a cis-gendered, heterosexual man was, to be honest, initially daunting. Spaces like this can feel unfamiliar, even uninviting—especially if you’ve been conditioned to believe masculinity is about dominance rather than balance. But what I experienced went far beyond discomfort. It was soul work. It was community. And it was clarity.
A Soulful Love Note for Bleeding Mamas & Bodies
When I speak about reproductive justice and maternal health, I’m not only talking about policy or programs. I’m talking about remembrance—of how our grandmothers kept their feet warm, sipped herbal teas, canceled nonessentials, and let their communities carry the load. I’m talking about liberation—how returning to those practices protects our bodies and our futures.
Coming Into Bloom
Let’s be real—most of us didn’t get a beautiful welcome into womanhood. No flower petals. No warm, affirming conversations. Maybe a box of pads thrown under the bathroom door. Maybe a whispered “you’re a woman now” that left you more confused than empowered.
Disruptors of Violence
Disruptors of Violence Written by: Kandee Lewis for LA Business Journal Have you been paying attention to how quickly this world is becoming a very scary place to live? People are under attack, especially women, children, and People of Color! Our lives and livelihood,...
Systemic Racism, Trauma Spur Action for Healing
Systemic Racism, Trauma Spur Action for Healing Grantmaking to address adverse childhood experiences and collective trauma Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest integrated, nonprofit health care organization, is supporting 13 organizations across the United States...
‘Girl Talk’ discussion focuses on Harris’ election
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — The election of Kamala Harris as the first female vice president of the United States, and the first person of color in the position, has inspired women around Los Angeles. But maybe none more than a group of teens...
10 Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship
Every marriage has its flaws because of course it does. But if the core values of trust, commitment, friendship, and mutual respect are there, couples can rise above them and come together to find happiness and love. That’s how it works. However, if a partner...
L.A.’s Positive Results Center Helps Heal Communities, Families In the Wake of George Floyd Unrest
The PRC is supported in part by the Blue Shield of California Foundation which is emphasizing support of equality and community resilience amid a year of protests and health challenges. 'The pandemic has devastated the youth in our community. This grant is allowing us...
