Tackling Mental Health Disparities

The Tackling Mental Health Disparities series spotlighted researchers and advocates advancing equity in mental health care. Designed for short-form platforms, the campaign translated complex research into accessible, engaging stories that amplified underrepresented voices.

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Laurel Burgam
Henrietta Hoopes Heath: A Woman Who Painted on Her Own Terms

The art world wasn’t made for women like Henrietta Hoopes Heath—but she never waited for it to be. In the early-to-mid 20th century, when few women gained recognition as painters, she built a career that moved between Washington, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. She painted what interested her—bullfights, racehorses, portraits—capturing power and motion in a way that drew both collectors and critics.

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In Memory of Lady: Rethinking Animal Tourism and Compassion

She stood in the shadow of a fort, a silent fixture in the tourist spectacle. A chair was strapped to her back, its cushions worn thin from years of riders. I remember marveling at her size, her quiet presence, the way her trunk curled idly in the dust.

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