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Q&A: Demystifying Sex Ed

September 2, 2016 / By
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Above: Illustration by Jarrett Ramones/The kNOw By Paulina Rojas Editor’s Note: Olga Montes is the Community Engagement Coordinator at Planned Parenthood.

Transportation Project Proposes Creative, Functional Bus Shelter Designs for Rural Communities

September 2, 2016 / By
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Above: The SCRAP Gallery built a temporary bus shelter prototype for the first bus shelter demonstration on Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Oasis, Calif.

La importancia de votar y su conexión con la justicia en la salud

August 29, 2016 / By

Republicado de La Opinion on August 29, 2016. Above: 06/07/16/ LOS ANGELES/Los Angelinos cast their ballot during the presidential primary election in Los Angeles.  

Youth Organize ‘Black Lives Matter’ Rally In Coachella

July 11, 2016 / By
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Editor’s Note: Early Saturday morning, community members, local activists and clergy gathered in front of Coachella City Hall for a ‘Black Lives Matter’ rally hosted by local youth advocacy group, Brown Mijas.

What It’s Like to Grow Up Queer and Purepecha

June 23, 2016 / By
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Above: Alejandra Zamora describes her life as a LGBTQ activist and member of the Purepecha community in the eastern Coachella Valley.

Students in Rural California Advocate for Better LGBTQ Support Services

June 14, 2016 / By
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Above: More than 30 community member and supporters attended the YPAR4Change community forum at Coachella Valley High School on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Coachella, Calif.