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June 26, 2025 | Blog Post | Teon Hayes

The Silent Link: The Food System’s Role in Black Maternal Mortality

Food insecurity or the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life is not just a symptom of poverty; it’s a silent force exacerbating the Black maternal health crisis.

June 20, 2025 | Blog Post | Kaelin Rapport

Harvard’s Leadership Has Fallen Short But Can Still Turn the Tide

Harvard’s actions will have consequences not just for the school or the Ivy League, but for institutions of higher education across the country,  including state schools, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges.

June 9, 2025 | Press Release | Wendy Chun-Hoon

CLASP Condemns Los Angeles ICE Raids and Demands Release of SEIU President David Huerta

CLASP is outraged by the Los Angeles ICE raids and the unlawful arrest of David Huerta, president of SEIU-USWW, who was assaulted, injured, and detained while advocating for immigrant workers. 

June 4, 2025 | Press Release | Wendy Chun-Hoon

CLASP and Union Ratify First Collective Bargaining Agreement

This agreement addressed the bargaining unit’s rights and protections, hiring processes, pay scale, leave policy, and workplace disputes, among other provisions.

May 16, 2025 | Blog Post | Teon Hayes

Reconciliation Changes to SNAP Would Disproportionately Harm Black and Brown Communities and Families with Low Incomes

The proposed changes largely restrict access, tighten eligibility, and shift administrative costs from the federal government to the states. If enacted, this will amount to the largest cut in the program's history.

May 7, 2025 | Blog Post | Eddie Martin, Jr.

100 Days of Attacks on DEIA: What’s at Stake for Democracy

By Eddie Martin, Jr.  In just over three months, the Trump Administration has launched a sweeping and coordinated attack on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) across nearly every level of government. The administration seeks to dismantle the infrastructure that ensures equity, fairness, and justice…

May 7, 2025 | Blog Post | Juan Carlos Gomez

House Judiciary Committee’s Reconciliation Bill Would Harm Immigrant Families and U.S. Citizen Children

This legislation would significantly increase the authority of ICE; expand detention facilities, including family detention facilities; and impose exorbitant fees for immigrants who are trying to stay in or adjust their status in the United States.

April 21, 2025 | Blog Post | Kaelin Rapport

The Trump Administration, Earth Day, and Environmental Racism 

By Kaelin Rapport The first observance of Earth Day was held 55 years ago. Originally envisioned as large-scale public protests to raise awareness of environmental threats, Earth Day now promotes environmental conservation and sustainable energy. That reminder is more necessary than ever as the Trump…

April 11, 2025 | Blog Post | Isha Weerasinghe

Attacks on DEI Negatively Affect Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health

April 11-17, 2025 is Black Maternal Health Week. Current proposed cuts to Medicaid and DEI programs threaten to diminish the physical and mental health of Black women.

April 10, 2025 | Press Release | Rricha deCant

U.S. House Passes Budget that Enriches the Wealthy by Slashing Medicaid & SNAP

With this measure, Congressional leaders are attempting to fund tax breaks for the rich and corporations and drive up the deficit through massive Medicaid cuts of $880 billion and SNAP cuts of $230 billion. The proposal would also slash other public benefit programs that people…

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