Author Archives: Breanna Reeves

Breanna Reeves is a reporter in Riverside, California, and uses data-driven reporting to cover issues that affect the lives of Black Californians. Breanna joins Black Voice News as a Report for America Corps member. Previously, Breanna reported on activism and social inequality in San Francisco and Los Angeles, her hometown. Breanna graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s degree in Print & Online Journalism. She received her master’s degree in Politics and Communication from the London School of Economics. Contact Breanna with tips, comments or concerns at breanna@voicemediaventures.com or via twitter @_breereeves.

Of those who have lost their Medi-Cal benefits under the redetermination process so far, residents of colors make up the majority.

Don’t Get Caught Uncovered Due to Medi-Cal Unwinding: Know and Exercise Your Options

by Breanna Reeves August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

A woman brings items to car after exiting 340 W. 4th Street on August 15, 2023. In October 2022, San Bernardino Code Enforcement officials and San Bernardino County Fire Department deemed the building as unsafe after finding situations that were an immediate threat to public health and safety, including black mold. Though the building was “red-tagged” it was not officially shut down at that time as there were over 200 people who had nowhere else to go.

City Takes Action: San Bernardino Dormitory Infested with Mold and Neglect Finally Closed

by Breanna Reeves August 25, 2023August 27, 2023

One in five women who recently gave birth experienced symptoms of depression during or after pregnancy according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) data from 2018.

FDA Approves First Oral Medication for Postpartum Depression

by Breanna Reeves August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

In 2022, 52% of Californians reported skipping or delaying health care due to cost in the past 12 months, according to a survey conducted by the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) and NORC at the University of Chicago, a nonpartisan research organization.

Many Americans Can’t Afford to Stay Healthy

by Breanna Reeves July 27, 2023July 28, 2023

Opill, is the nation’s first, nonprescription over-the-counter contraceptive pill approved by the FDA.

FDA Approves first over-the-counter birth control

by Breanna Reeves July 19, 2023July 20, 2023

Among Black Americans ages 70 and older, 21.3% are living with Alzheimer's.

New Hope for Patients with Early Alzheimer’s

by Breanna Reeves July 11, 2023July 20, 2023

The Center for Healthy Communities hosted the last community workshop in their three-part “How Do I…” series, funded by the California Health Care Foundation on June 29, 2023 at the Bank of America Diversity Center at the Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California.

Center for Healthy Communities Workshop Focuses on Importance of Partnerships and Advocacy

by Breanna Reeves July 8, 2023July 8, 2023

While the services delivered by doulas have been systemized by the healthcare system in what many believe to be beneficial to communities of color, others question if the cultural practice of supporting birthing families will further be obstructed by mountains of paperwork, additional requirements assigned to doulas and overall gaps in implementation.

Doulas Face Challenges With New Medi-Cal Benefit

by Breanna Reeves June 25, 2023July 20, 2023

Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson, founder and executive director of Diversity Uplifts, Inc. types away on her computer in her home on May 29, 2023.

A Conversation about Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson

by Breanna Reeves June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

Members of the Riverside Woman’s Club and President of the Woman’s Club of Indio, Marlon Carrier, stand together as Dr. Desiree Reedus (far right) reads the certificate of recognition on behalf of Dr. June McCarroll during the annual symposium in Riverside, CA on May 27, 2023.

Celebrating the Legacies of Trailblazing Female Doctors in Riverside County

by Breanna Reeves June 6, 2023June 6, 2023