@TouchMyPoly BSc in Biochemistry & Cell Biology; MSc in Biology from Uni of CA, San Diego. Detoured in2 non-profit sector to learn more abt PI community issues b4 medical school, founded PI-serving NGO, sacrificed med school route & now applying to PhD. 🙏🙏🙏
The Indonesian Military (TNI) has officially escalated its operational status in West Papua to "ground combat ready" following a clash with the West Papuan Liberation Army over the weekend with multiple casualties reported on both sides. https://t.co/KQvdWwaohZ
As considerations to cut food-stamp benefits are being discussed nationally, the 2021 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) revealed nearly 2 in 5 California adults with incomes less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level are food insecure. ⬇️
When we’re upset about this casting choice it’s not simply that we think the character should be brown because THATS THE COLOR IN THE CARTOON
It’s more like this character should be a brown skinned Hawaiian because that’s whose oppression and representation is shown here
The Office of Management and Budget is asking for public comments to their standards for collecting racial and ethnic data. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to influence data collection for NHPIs.
Submit your info here https://t.co/ZlBfmWCUO8 for a customized letter.
Dora Roberts' two-run triple leads Seaside to a wild 16-15 win over Rancho. Syracuse bound Kaimi Tulua collects four hits, while Anaya Trotter, Citlaly Amaya, Jasibe Ortiz and Aaliyah Washington all have two hits. with Washington picking up the win.
Kaimi Tulua has five hits, including two homers and six RBI in Seaside's 30-10 win over Pajaro. Dora Roberts and Laveah Duran each drive in three runs, while Ashley Jayubol and Mariah Tover collect a pair of RBI.
@JohnJDevine Our girl fills in wherever her team needs her - isn't a pitcher but stepped in when the team needed her. Proud of you @KaimiTulua2024 💪🏽🥎 GO SPARTANS!!
She was so dedicated to her research of Tonga's history & shared her discoveries & opinions with her grandchildren often. When I listen to any one of their Royal Highnesses or His Majesty King Tupou VI, I hear the voice of their late grandmother, Her Majesty Queen Salote 🇹🇴
As #NPHW comes to a close, we look at the final theme, food and nutrition. Did you know that nearly 2 in 5 (39%) California adults with incomes less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level are food insecure — or not able to afford enough food?
The #NPHW theme for today is accessibility, and we're looking at older adults and adults with disabilities, with 3 publications on @UCLAchpr's California Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) study.
The application for the @FulbrightPrgrm is open! Join us on April 12 to hear from #Fulbright scholar Ana Tuiketei, and alumni Jon Apted, Vosawale Lesuma, and Taholo Kami about their #FulbrightExperience and get some tips for your application 😉
➡️ https://t.co/N8jCURsgs1
Today we look at the impacts of climate change in rural areas. CHIS data revealed nearly 2 in 3 (63.3%) California adults in rural areas experienced an extreme weather-related event in the past two years. That's nearly 1.5 times more than those in urban areas (42.9%). #NPHW
@hakaumana Thank you for answering this question I used to ponder as a kid. I used to think these were just Fā that didn't manifest their fruit correctly.
It's National Public Health Week! Today we're highlighting the work that's being done at the NHPI Data Policy Lab, which includes the recent launch of data tools that would prioritize data equity among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders: https://t.co/fujvhTLrq1 #NPHW