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Author Archives: Sonya Lustig

Sonya Lustig studies journalism and design at The New School, where she has served as a news reporter and editor for the New School Free Press and contributed to WNSR student radio.

Ra'Mauri Cash, 14, poses outside his home in Oakland.
Posted inHealth & Environment

Asthma affects thousands of Oakland kids. These residents are working to prevent it

by Sonya Lustig Jan. 10, 2022, 5:34 p.m.Jan. 10, 2022, 7:07 p.m.

Too many Oakland children struggle to breathe. We spoke with community members fighting the problem from different angles.

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Black newborns and moms in Oakland need more support. These East Bay birth workers are here to help

by Sonya Lustig March 1, 2021, 12:02 p.m.March 11, 2021, 12:13 p.m.

Through group care led by, for, and with Black people, BElovedBIRTH Black Centering is working to undo racial disparities in birthing outcomes.

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