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  • Muslim and Latino communities in Southern California mix during Ramadan — thanks to taco trucks

    David Leveille

    June 08, 2017 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Santa Ana, California

    Under an administration that frequently spouts racist rhetoric and enforced divisive legislation such as the Muslim ban and the border wall, minority communities - particularly Islamic and Latino communities - are having to work harder than ever to combat the dichotomy of their neighborhoods. In Santa Ana, the Islamic Center has created a clever way to unite the varied demographics of the community: taco trucks - once the punch line of a derogatory quip from a Trump supporter - open during Ramadan to help foster cultural exchange and neighborly relations.

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  • Straight talk about sex in the Canadian Arctic

    David Leveille

    October 29, 2015 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: Canada, Fort Smith, Northwest Territories

    Rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, and domestic violence are disproportionately higher among indigenous women, and girls in rural villages in the Canadian north are at particular risk. FOXY, a traveling organization dedicated to bringing sexual education and health to these hard-to-reach communities, provides an innovative and inclusive approach to teaching youth about sexual and relationship health.

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