The Empty Pot of Oakland: The Story of Ten In a time when Oakland was searching for new leadership — not just political leadership, but moral, ecological, and communal leadership — the Governor announced a challenge to the youth of the city.

The sickle cell community faces a critical moment. Gene therapies, hailed as medical breakthroughs, are advancing rapidly, often led by Western institutions. Yet these developments come with serious risks. Without proper oversight and respect for the community’s rights, these technologies threaten not only individual patients but also the long-term genetic sovereignty of the entire sickle cell population. What appears as progress can become a form of exploitation, where contr

Life delivers storms that shake us to our core—familial tension, energy depletion, fraying relationships. These storms may feel chaotic, but they are not without purpose. They are teachers, guiding us toward clarity, alignment, and spiritual growth. “The storm is a sacred disruption, a galactic offering meant to elevate.” Naming the Storm Every storm has a name: tension, depletion, absence. These storms are not chaos for chaos’ sake—they are clearings, sacred disruptions that

🔍 Who Gets to Decide What Healing Looks Like? The UCSF-Oakland integration is more than just logistics or labor negotiations. It represents a pivotal moment in the sociopolitical history of healthcare equity in the Bay Area. This transformation requires close scrutiny from sociologists, public health professionals, and policymakers alike. The future of sickle cell anemia care does not rest solely on clinical innovation. It hinges on labor justice, community trust, and an hon

Understanding the Historical Context In 1939, Margaret Sanger and the Birth Control Federation of America (now Planned Parenthood) launched the Negro Project. This initiative aimed to improve public health and reduce poverty among Afro-indigenous populations in the rural South. However, it is crucial to view this project within its historical context. It was rooted in eugenic ideologies and racialized social engineering. Sanger’s recruitment of Black ministers and physicians

Reproductive Control, Genetic Therapies, and the Legacy of Power: A Social Problem Rooted in History The intersection of sickle cell...

Chris 10 Brown, Creation of Society This publication critically examines the sociological implications of CRISPR-based gene editing as a proposed “cure” for sickle cell anemia (SCA), particularly within Afro indigenous populations. While celebrated as a scientific breakthrough, CRISPR’s application in treating SCA presents deeply rooted concerns regarding eugenics, reproductive justice, and ancestral erasure. Sickle cell is not merely a pathological condition—it is an evoluti

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Position & Rationale Sickle cell anemia (SCA) disproportionately affects Black and marginalized communities, with healthcare solutions...

Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) affects three times  as many people in the U.S. as cystic fibrosis (CF), yet it has historically received far...

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New Richmond, CA  – This past Sunday, the vibrant stalls of the New Richmond Farmers Market welcomed a fresh face and a passionate...

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Biotechnology is revolutionizing medicine, agriculture, and human identity in unprecedented ways. From CRISPR gene editing to synthetic...