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Systemic racism has affected all of us. Here’s how to start unlearning its harmful lessons.

We can’t undo 400 years of inequality overnight, a few weeks, a couple of months, or several years. But we have to start somewhere. And...

Should I Call The Police If I See Someone Having A Mental Health Crisis?

Read this before you dial 911 during an encounter with someone experiencing severe symptoms of mental illness. Indicators of someone...

The Relentlessness of Black Grief

We are in the middle of a Black bereavement crisis, and we do not have the privilege or time to grieve. The only constant now is loss....

The Race Gap: How U.S. systemic racism plays out in Black lives

Inequality between white and Black Americans persists in almost every aspect of society and the economy. Such disadvantages have proven...

Stay informed on criminal justice issues in California!

Stay up-to-date on criminal justice issues in California by subscribing to the Attorney General email lists! Be sure to "check" AB 953"...

How Racism, Trauma And Mental Health Are Linked

Research shows African-Americans are less likely to access treatment for mental illness. Cultural norms and the stigma associated with...

The Link Between Experiences of Racism and Stress and Anxiety for Black Americans

Within the Black community, we generally acknowledge and discuss experiences of racism and the detrimental impact of racism on equitable...