Pamela Appea, Author at Prism

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Gender & LGBTQIA+

Why protecting heart health is critical for Black mothers

by Pamela Appea November 15th, 2022January 23rd, 2023

Black women face compounding risk factors for heart attacks after having children, making preventative, specialized, and early health care a necessity

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Gender & LGBTQIA+

LGBTQ+ families and advocates juggle caregiving with movement-building

by Pamela Appea September 26th, 2022September 26th, 2022

Race

Overstretched ‘sandwich generation’ caregivers need more support

by Pamela Appea August 4th, 2022August 4th, 2022

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Race

For parents with substance use disorder, advocates call for resource and support instead of family separation

by Pamela Appea July 12th, 2022May 3rd, 2023

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Gender & LGBTQIA+

In a shifting political landscape, LGBTQ+ parents bear the costs of discrimination

by Pamela Appea May 19th, 2022May 3rd, 2023

Gender & LGBTQIA+

Without additional support, families of preemies can fall through the cracks

by Pamela Appea March 30th, 2022April 1st, 2022

Politics & Democracy

As the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act passes the House, activists say there’s more work to do

by Pamela Appea August 27th, 2021August 27th, 2021

Race

With evictions looming across the U.S., unhoused teens use social media to share resources

by Pamela Appea August 24th, 2021August 27th, 2021