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A new generation carries on a proud tradition of civil rights

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A new generation carries on a proud tradition of civil rights

Over MLK Day weekend, students at Heschel Day School marched through the San Fernando valley to support our fight for healthcare equity in South LA. Their advocacy is a powerful testament to the school’s founder, civil rights activist Rabbi Heschel who marched alongside MLK, and a reminder of the healing power of solidarity. 

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Little girl sitting in a wheelchair holding a sign that says "community"

A Free Clinic for Moms & Its Champion

Lactation Educator Lydia Boyd reflects on her experience breastfeeding her premature baby without needed support from healthcare providers. Today, she dedicates herself to educating the mothers of South LA to ensure no one else faces breastfeeding challenges alone.

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Lydia Boyd holding a prop baby in her lap

Lessons from the end of her mother's life 

As her mother declined, Dr. Elaine Batchlor experienced firsthand the structural racism that underlies the American medical system.

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