Beatrice Spadacini

A Maryland Program Connects Marginalized Communities to Critical Health Services

How trusted local organizations are connecting marginalized residents, including immigrants, to vital health and mental health services in the county.

Racing Against Memory Loss: The Urgent Need to Address Dementia Disparities

A study estimates that the number of new dementia cases in people 65 years and older in the U.S. will double over the next four decades.

The Fight for Immigrant Rights in Maryland’s Latino Communities

“I do not want to talk with you; I do not want you to come inside; Leave; I do not want you to search anything, and I want my lawyer.”

Bridging Hearts in a Divided America

“People will be held responsible for criminal acts, and the border will be finally sealed off. Only people who apply legally will be able to come to America. This is, after all, a nation of immigrants,” Mikey Johnson, Virginia.

More support is needed in schools, says Latina youth leader

“I want politicians to prioritize schools, making sure that students feel safe and are supported,” she says. “Students should not walk into schools, pass through a metal detector and feel surveilled."

Small-business owner prioritizes immigration in this year’s election

“First and foremost, we care about immigration. We want people who have been here for generations and have contributed to growing the economy to be legalized."