A recent Deloitte study estimated that a lack of health equity costs the U.S. $320 billion in health care spending each year. And that figure could rise to $1 trillion by 2040.

Social work interns help hundreds of Sacramento Public Library patrons solve problems with socioeconomic hardships.

Instead of asking, “How much extra work will this mean?” a better question might be, “How can we showcase what we’re already doing to create long-term positive outcomes?” To understand where we are ...

The cannabis industry is evolving with a focus on social equity and local support, empowering marginalized communities and promoting ethical consumption to create a more inclusive market.

Understanding the diversity of perspectives and discussing lived experiences can help gender equity efforts become more effective.

Military veterans and those with prior convictions make up the largest number of those qualifying for cannabis social equity status.

Keisha Brice, chairwoman of the Cannabis Social Equity Advisory Board, said up to $25 million is on the table for businesses, who will ultimately be chosen by the Executive Office of Economic ...

Cannabis expungement was celebrated in Minnesota but it’s now making it harder for people to prove they’re eligible for social equity status.

I believe in transparency, and one of the things I share with students is the difference between implicit and explicit curriculum in social work education. As this is a data collection year-of-record ...

Residents have until May 13 to share feedback on the final draft of the Social Equity Plan and the direction the city is taking to address inequities and promote social justice.

When social equity and strong regulations work together, they help further the goals of marijuana legalization from two directions: regulations set clear rules for all businesses, while community ...

In spring of 2024, Millbrae’s Social Equity Committee was put on a hiatus by Mayor Anders Fung, who cited safety concerns and a potentially hostile environment related to disputes around ...