Policy – Page 45 – Breaking Barriers

Health Literacy in Rural America: A Comparative Analysis of Three Innovative Programs

Posted on May 28, 2023May 28, 2023 by cary

In the vast rural expanses of America, access to healthcare and health literacy are critical issues. Three programs, each with a unique approach, are making strides in addressing these challenges: the Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network in Florida, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of Maryland Horowitz Center. Florida’s Lake Read More “Health Literacy in Rural America: A Comparative Analysis of Three Innovative Programs”

We still need Dianne

Posted on May 26, 2023 by cary

Love her or hate her, Senator Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat from California, has been a prominent figure in the Senate for over three decades, making significant contributions to American politics. However, her recent absence due to a shingles diagnosis has sparked a debate among her colleagues and the public alike. Feinstein, who has served on Read More “We still need Dianne”

The Tip of the Spear…

Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 by cary

Micron Technology, much like the tip of a spear, was forged in the fires of innovation and determination. Founded in Boise, Idaho, in 1978, it was the sharp point of a new wave of technological advancement, piercing the veil of the unknown in the realm of memory storage solutions. While not as well known as Read More “The Tip of the Spear…”

Digital Discrimination

Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 by cary

We will be posting a fair amount about algorithmic bias on this blog. It is central to the explosion of AI bases developments we are currently experiencing. What is Algorithmic Bias Algorithmic bias refers to the unfairness that can happen in computer programs or systems that use algorithms. These algorithms make decisions or give results Read More “Digital Discrimination”

Silence is not an option

Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 by cary

Legislators in Mississippi have recently approved legislation that establishes a fresh judicial system specifically for the capital city of Jackson, replacing the existing county court system. This law, set to be implemented on July 1, 2023, has faced criticism from opponents who argue that it will lead to the creation of a court system that Read More “Silence is not an option”

Unbanned

Posted on May 21, 2023July 14, 2023 by cary

The Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned program reportedly offers a complimentary library card to individuals aged 13-21. This unique initiative aims to provide access to books that have been removed from school or public libraries in response to censorship and book banning efforts. By granting patrons across the United States the ability to borrow eBooks Read More “Unbanned”

Dr. W

Posted on August 19, 2022August 19, 2025 by cary

When Ruth Woods set out to find colleges for her children, there was no roadmap for families like hers. Guidance on historically Black colleges and universities was scarce, rarely shared through the channels available to most parents. What began as a mother’s determination to open doors for her own family became a calling that has Read More “Dr. W”