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Student DREAMers Alliance Mentors Needed
The Student DREAMers Alliance, an initiative of the Hispanic Alliance, is launching the first mentorship program for its student members. The Student DREAMers Alliance (SDA) program is a youth leadership accelerator...
DHEC’s 2023 Infant Mortality Report Reveals Dramatic Increase in Infant and Maternal Death
Every year, DHEC releases its Bureau of Maternal and Child Health’s Infant Mortality Report. 2023’s edition reveals an already distressing trend has turned even more dire. DHEC states that, “South Carolina’s infant...
Hispanic Heritage Month Starts September 15th!
Hispanic Heritage Month highlights Hispanic cultures & celebrates the contributions of Hispanic leaders in America. The Hispanic Alliance proudly elevates this national, month-long celebration from September 15 to...
Chicago’s New Take on Transitional Housing
Chicago’s summers are notoriously hot, but this July the Windy City had some pretty cool news. In an effort to reduce homelessness, the Chicago City Council’s Housing and Real Estate Committee unanimously endorsed a plan to spend $2.9 million converting Lincoln Square’s Diplomat Motel into not just a homeless shelter, but a one-stop shop of care designed to get individuals experiencing homelessness back on their feet.
Better Know a Pol! with Rep. Neal Collins
When speaking with Rep. Neal Collins, one is treated to a refreshing sort of candor rarely heard these days. He directly addresses the gap between grassroots organizations and elected officials, commenting on how rarely he or his fellows hear from any of their constituents, saying “Just one voice is magnified because we don’t hear very many.”