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Zaneta J Smith

Zaneta J Smith

Doctor Visits Gone Wrong

In 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, 2019

Sep 24, 2019

Zaneta J Smith

The Brain Killer: Dementia

September is World Alzheimer’s month.

Sep 16, 2019

The Brain Killer: Dementia

Sep 16, 2019

Zaneta J Smith

Plastic Waste May Be the End of Us

The 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, 2019

Plastic Waste May Be the End of Us

Sep 8, 2019

Zaneta J Smith

The Help

Labor Day is upon us and I am thankful for a day to slow down.

Sep 2, 2019

The Help

Sep 2, 2019

Zaneta J Smith

1619: Kidnapping to America

Last 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, 2019

1619: Kidnapping to America

Aug 26, 2019

Zaneta J Smith

Public Charge: Immigrants, Benefits, America

Not 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, 2019

Public Charge: Immigrants, Benefits, America

Aug 19, 2019

Zaneta J Smith

Black California Still Strong

There are approximately 2 million black people living in California. The majority of those residents live in Los Angeles.

Aug 12, 2019

Black California Still Strong

Aug 12, 2019

Zaneta J Smith

A Different World: Black Students and College

I 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, 2019

A Different World: Black Students and College

Jul 15, 2019

Zaneta J Smith

Crown: An Ode to Natural Hair

As a black girl, every summer was marked by wearing braids — individuals, cornrows, up-dos, twist outs. This allowed for being able to…

Jul 8, 2019

Crown: An Ode to Natural Hair

Jul 8, 2019

Zaneta J Smith

Generational Leadership: 40 Under 40

Los Angeles, CA — On June 27, 2019, the Empowerment Congress, the Honorable Mark Ridley-Thomas, and California Policy and Research…

Jul 1, 2019

Generational Leadership: 40 Under 40

Jul 1, 2019

Zaneta J Smith

Zaneta J Smith

Coordinates operations of an African American civic engagement & public opinion research organization, the California Policy & Research Initiative. calpri.org

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