Priska Neely
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Why I Decided to Name My Houseplants After Lesser-Known Heroes in Black History
Of all my plants, I am partial to Jo Ann Robinson. The angel wing begonia blooms pink in the winter and red in the summer and has grown so big I’ve had to re-pot her twice. This plant’s beauty and strength make her seem a fitting match for the civil rights activist who laid the ground for the Montgomery bus boycott six years before Rosa Parks refused to move from her seat, and for whom she is… → Read More
I am not your Black unicorn –
If newsrooms want to make progress with diversity, we must consider the humanity, complexity and goals of individuals. Here's why I am a journalist. → Read More
Audio: Black Maternal Health Week raises awareness of gaps in birth outcomes
Pregnant women gathered at Black Women for Wellness for a panel discussion where they shared their experiences navigating the healthcare system. → Read More
Audio: Report finds gaps remain in access to child care, preschool attendance
A new report out Tuesday from the research and advocacy group Children Now gives a county-by-county snapshot of the health and education of California’s more than 9 million children. In L.A. County and across the state, some of the biggest weak spots were in early childhood supports. → Read More
What's behind the high black infant mortality rates? Racism, not race
KPCC’s Priska Neely reports on one of the reasons it has been so hard to bring down the black infant mortality rate: systemic racism is at the heart of the issue. → Read More
Being a dad is awesome. And these LA dads are living proof.
KPCC In Person recently held a conversation with a panel of men who shared their experiences of fatherhood. The ultimate takeaway: Being a dad is awesome and we should talk about that more. → Read More
Audio: Why tiny brains are getting massive attention in the California governor's race
Early childhood advocates have been working for years ahead of the election to make sure the top candidates are thinking about the state's youngest constituents. → Read More
Audio: 28,000 LA preschoolers are learning how to be better humans
In the L.A. Unified School District, 28,000 preschoolers are getting hand-on training in how to build friendships, be empathetic and self-aware. → Read More
Audio: 28,000 LA preschoolers are learning how to be better humans
In the L.A. Unified School District, 28,000 preschoolers are getting hands-on training in how to build friendships, be empathetic and self-aware. → Read More
Audio: Here's yet another reason to read to your baby
"Reading and play really does change the way your child approaches their feelings, their behavior and, ultimately, their readiness to learn," said researcher Alan Mendelsohn. → Read More
How is it that black infant mortality is still such a huge problem?
I remember the first time I heard about black infant mortality disparities. I was at a conference last summer on perinatal health and there was one presentation focused on the topic. The chilling statistic was uttered over and over again: black infants in the United States are twice as likely to die → Read More
Audio: Kids in child care are losing access to a healthy food program
Participation in a program that aims to provide healthy meals to children in child care is dwindling. Advocates want the state to chip in more so providers will join. → Read More
Audio: Mariachis and other tenants reach resolution in Boyle Heights rent dispute
After hefty rent hikes led to protests, rent strikes and eviction notices, Boyle Heights tenants have reached a resolution with property owners. → Read More
New billboard campaign aims to raise urgency around homelessness
Turning an iconic L.A. image on its head, more than a dozen billboards around the city aim to create urgency around the homeless crisis. → Read More
Audio: New billboard campaign aims to raise urgency around Los Angeles homelessness
Turning an iconic L.A. image on its head, more than a dozen billboards around the city feature the Hollywood sign replaced with the word 'HOMELESS.' → Read More
Audio: A message for early educators: Babies are the 'ideal' scientists
Teaching science and math to babies may seem like a daunting task, but for educators at Children's Center at CalTech, they are the perfect audience. → Read More
Audio: A message for early educators: Babies are the 'ideal' scientists
Teaching science and math to babies may seem like a daunting task, but for educators at Children's Center at CalTech, they are the perfect audience. → Read More
Audio: At this nature-based preschool, a rainy day is a chance for muddy play
The first big rainstorm of 2018 didn't keep kids at the Child Educational Center indoors. It was an excuse to learn with mud and puddles. → Read More
Audio: The neighborhood tug-of-war over opening a Santa Monica preschool
On a quiet street in Santa Monica, a teacher purchased a house with the goal of turning it into a non-profit business — a preschool. Many of the neighbors object. → Read More
Audio: Benefits of early childhood education persist into high school, study says
A study finds that participation in high-quality early childhood education increased graduation rates, and reduced special education placement and grade retention. → Read More