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Feb 25
Identifying Identity
Identifying Identity Don’t put Sekayi Edwards in a box, or think you know his story just by looking at him. Chances are, you’d be completely wrong, but you wouldn’t be alone. SPARK staff member Sekayi was born in England to Jamaican-born...
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Feb 25
The Pain and Power of Identity
The Pain and Power of Identity In February, IFR typically pays special tribute to the African Diaspora in our monthly staff meeting. This year, we wanted to share relevant staff stories with the community. Kamailia Williams is an African American woman and...
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Nov 21
IFR 2017 Year in Review
As 2017 comes to an end, we take some time to reflect back on all that IFR’s programs have accomplished this year. Casa Corazón – the Chicano/Latino Family Resource System collaborative is comprised of four agencies that provide linguistically and culturally...
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Sep 05
PrEP Services at the Latino Wellness Center
Sí a la Vida is recruiting participants for a new PrEP Services Program. With funding from SF Dept. of Public Health, IFR’s PrEP Services Program will strive to reduce the rates of HIV transmission, acquisition, stigma, and HIV-related deaths in...
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Aug 14
Early Intervention Program: Supporting and empowering SFUSD students and teachers
What can a teacher do if a child seems out of control, to the point where the entire classroom is disrupted? In some classrooms, the child is removed from the classroom, followed by meetings between the teacher, parents, and school...
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May 19
The Meaning of Xilonen
Many of us are familiar with the quinceañera, the event celebrating a girl’s 15th birthday and her transition to womanhood. The typical quinceañera often includes a visit to church, followed by a party. However, long before the tradition of quinceañeras...
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May 19
Miss & Mr. Safe Latino 2017!
For 25 years, Miss & Mr. Safe Latino (MMSL) has captivated its audience with performances rich in tradition, culture, talent, emotion, and pride. Each year, Bay Area members of the Latino/a LGBTQ community participate on stage in one of three...
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May 19
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is significant, not only for cinco de mayo and Carnaval, but because it is also Mental Health Awareness month. Too many people still view mental health as an issue for “crazy” people. Not only does that perpetuate a false...
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