My family and I lived in poverty. We did not have healthcare until the Medicaid Act of 1965. We relied on home remedies when we got sick because we couldn’t afford to go to the doctor. When my brother became too ill for the home remedies to be effective, my father and I walked to …
What are health disparities? A health disparity refers to a higher burden of disability, illness, injury or mortality experienced by one group relative to another. Factors that contribute to health disparity include economic stability, education, access to healthy food, community engagement, access to health care systems, neighborhood and physical environment. People who live in poverty …
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I learned about the power of voting as a child growing up in poverty during the civil rights era. I was too young to vote but I remember the tireless works of the civil rights and voting rights activists. Sometimes poor people may feel powerless and may not think their voice or vote matters. My …
In my professional career, I was privileged to work with the vulnerable and underserved population. Many of the clients we served were struggling with low levels of literacy. Some clients were immigrants and English was not their first language. Almost everyone had difficulty accessing and understanding health information. Some were unprepared to make informed health …
It is my passion to help empower others to change their mindsets from a poverty mentality to an abundance mentality. It is my hope that sharing my story will help change the mindset of how people living in poverty are viewed. I lived in poverty my entire childhood. I believe it is important to know …
I grew up during the Civil Rights Era of the 1960’s. Many civil rights leaders and workers were beaten and killed. National leaders were assassinated. Innocent children and adults were tortured and killed. All these people were black or white people who supported the plight of black people. I was a child during this time …
Many people may think they are not racist or racially biased. It’s easier to hide a belief or attitude about a certain group of people. It’s easier to deny there is a problem. These biases overflow throughout society and contribute to poverty. We all have a role in making a difference for the good of …
I believe that with a changed mindset and behavior, we have a different and healthier perspective. These are crucial steps in prevailing over poverty. My siblings and I lived in poverty throughout our childhood and prevailed. Our parents had standards for their home and believed in good moral character. They taught us about having faith …
Abuse is not normal behavior yet it continues. There are many forms and causes of these unhealthy behaviors. There are various reasons why people abuse others. Many abusers abuse because they were abused and the cycle repeats itself. Often, it is about power and control over another person. Child abuse is widespread and can occur …
To help fight poverty, the mindset of the general population must also be changed. Poverty affects everyone in some way. We live in a nation where a person’s skin color and socioeconomic status matters and there is little empathy for other people. We all see positive outcomes when our government invests in jobs and policies …