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.

Michelle Burroughs, director of Community Engagement & Outreach for the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) at the University of Riverside, California (UCR), poses with Dr. Marshare Penny, deputy director of Public Health at Riverside University Health System, at the fourth annual Health Disparities Research Symposium on Feb. 16, 2023 at the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Southern California headquarters in Riverside, CA.

Meet Michelle Burroughs, Who is Helping Her Community Save Themselves

by Breanna Reeves and Aryana Noroozi March 21, 2023April 27, 2023

In 2022, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 which established an end to COVID-19 protections ending the continuous health coverage that were put in place at the start of the pandemic.

The Unwinding: Public Health Emergency Ending Soon, and With It – Medi-Cal Coverage for Millions

by Breanna Reeves March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

Eli Lilly to cut costs for its most commonly prescribed insulin by 70% beginning in October.

Eli Lilly to Cap Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs

by Breanna Reeves March 3, 2023March 3, 2023

Snow falls on West 11th Street in San Bernardino on February 25, 2023. San Bernardino County declared a local emergency on Feb. 27 after mountain community residents and tourists were trapped inside homes as a result of the snow.

Unprecedented Weather Pummels the Inland Region, Stranding Residents in Mountain Communities

by Breanna Reeves and Aryana Noroozi March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Musicians in Academia Maqueos, a Los Angeles-based music academy, alternate playing their instruments in their performance of traditional Oaxacan music on stage at CSUSB’s AfroOaxacan cultural celebration at the Garcia Center for the Arts on February 25, 2023. The group was led by co-director Yulissa Maqueos.

CSUSB’s Anthropology Museum Celebrates AfroOaxacan Culture as Black History Month Closes

by Breanna Reeves and Aryana Noroozi February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Michelle Burroughs, director of community engagement and outreach for the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) welcomes the audience to the fourth annual Health Disparities Research Symposium at California Air Resources Board (CARB) Southern California headquarters in Riverside, CA on Feb. 15 and 16, 2023.

Community, Health

4th Annual Health Disparities Research Symposium Focuses on Health Justice

by Breanna Reeves February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

Since the overturning of Roe last June, access to reproductive services has been severely reduced across the nation.

A Black Woman, Amanda E/J Morrison, Created New, FDA Approved Morning After Pill Brand

by Breanna Reeves February 19, 2023February 22, 2023

Students from Inland Empire schools pose for a picture at the Southern California Youth Futures Summit at the University of California, Riverside on February 10, 2023.

Inland Area Youth Envision the Future at So Cal Youth Futures Summit

by Breanna Reeves February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

In California, an estimated 15 million people — one-third of the state's population — are enrolled in Medi-Cal and up to three million people could lose coverage if they fail to renew coverage or no longer qualify.

Millions of Californians Could Lose Medicaid/Medi-Cal Health Coverage Due to Federal “Unwinding”

by Breanna Reeves February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Physician Assistant, Danette Brown and Dr. Jasmaine Coleman, an Obstetrician and Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, walk through the hall of the Neighborly, Adaptable, Equitable Care for Black Obstetric Patients with Respect or NAEBOR on February 2, 2022. NAEBOR is part of the Mommy and Me Medical Group owned by Dr. Guillermo J. Valenzuela. Dr. Valenzuela says the goal of the clinic is to make the patient feel comfortable by fostering an exclusive environment and staff.

Baby Aspirin May be the Key to Preventing High Blood Pressure during Pregnancy

by Breanna Reeves February 2, 2023February 2, 2023