Zaneta J SmithDoctor Visits Gone WrongIn the last five years, I have had more doctor visits where I experienced a bias than not. Lucky for me I do not get sick that often and…Sep 24, 2019Sep 24, 2019
Zaneta J SmithThe Brain Killer: DementiaSeptember is World Alzheimer’s month.Sep 16, 2019Sep 16, 2019
Zaneta J SmithPlastic Waste May Be the End of UsThe other morning I picked up a newly purchased box of plastic trash bags and felt bad. When did I get away from using biodegradable trash…Sep 8, 2019Sep 8, 2019
Zaneta J SmithThe HelpLabor Day is upon us and I am thankful for a day to slow down.Sep 2, 2019Sep 2, 2019
Zaneta J Smith1619: Kidnapping to AmericaLast week I was able to take some time to reflect on 400 years of slavery. It was hard reflecting and grappling on the fact that people…Aug 26, 2019Aug 26, 2019
Zaneta J SmithPublic Charge: Immigrants, Benefits, AmericaNot like the brazen giant of Greek fame, with conquering limbs astride from land to land; here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand…Aug 19, 2019Aug 19, 2019
Zaneta J SmithBlack California Still StrongThere are approximately 2 million black people living in California. The majority of those residents live in Los Angeles.Aug 12, 2019Aug 12, 2019
Zaneta J SmithA Different World: Black Students and CollegeI am a Black woman who was raised by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Thanks to the resources available to me and the…Jul 15, 2019Jul 15, 2019
Zaneta J SmithCrown: An Ode to Natural HairAs a black girl, every summer was marked by wearing braids — individuals, cornrows, up-dos, twist outs. This allowed for being able to…Jul 8, 20191Jul 8, 20191
Zaneta J SmithGenerational Leadership: 40 Under 40Los Angeles, CA — On June 27, 2019, the Empowerment Congress, the Honorable Mark Ridley-Thomas, and California Policy and Research…Jul 1, 2019Jul 1, 2019