by Crystal Good, writing for the “When All Are Counted” Project When I gave birth to my first child at 20 years old, it was a challenging experience. The episiotomy, epidural, and creepy OBGYN made me feel uncomfortable, and I gave birth in a hospital under harsh fluorescent lights. However, Read more…
by Crystal Good, writing for the “When All Are Counted” Project Sometimes, you have to call a thing what it is. As a Black woman in West Virginia’s policy community, I’ve had a front-row seat to progressive, white-led organizations whose leaders dedicate time and resources to supporting Black issues. Still, Read more…
by Amelia Ferrell Knisely Some West Virginia schools are among a growing number of school districts nationwide using telehealth – or virtual therapy – to help students in the midst of a national child mental health emergency. Federal data shows that 17 percent of public schools reported having telehealth services Read more…