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Palm Springs Approves $5.9M Reparations for Displaced Section 14 Families

Originally Published 1 year ago — by KQED

The Palm Springs City Council has approved a $5.9 million reparations settlement for Black and Latino families whose homes were destroyed by the city 60 years ago to make way for commercial development. The settlement, which benefits around 1,200 people, includes cash payments, a commitment to establish a cultural healing center, and a public monument. Additionally, the city will invest $21 million in housing and economic development programs to address past discrimination. This decision follows a long campaign by former residents and their descendants for justice and acknowledgment of the racial trauma they endured.

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"Pharmacy Access Varies by State and Neighborhood"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press

As major pharmacy chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid close hundreds of stores, Black and Latino communities, as well as rural areas in states like Alaska, Oregon, and New Mexico, are disproportionately affected. These closures exacerbate existing "pharmacy deserts," limiting access to essential healthcare services and trusted advice, especially for those who rely on pharmacies for quick medical consultations and chronic disease management. Rising costs, falling prescription reimbursements, and theft are among the reasons for the closures, which are leaving vulnerable communities without crucial healthcare resources.

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