Tag: racial justice

Fighting From the Grave for the New York Health Act

      THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   What happens when we get too sick to work in a healthcare system that is tied to our jobs? What is the ultimate cost?  The story of New York Health Act advocate Mariana Pineda is a […]

Mariana Pineda: Presente

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   This is the story of Mariana Pineda, a dedicated advocate, organizer, and powerful voice in the fight for healthcare justice. Mariana was a teacher in the Roosevelt School District, Nassau County, Long Island, until she caught […]

Is racism in health care still a problem in 2026? Absolutely.

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   This time on Code WACK! In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re rebroadcasting this episode examining how desegregation shaped the experiences of Black patients in America – and what still hasn’t changed. […]

Revisiting America’s racist – and deadly – legacy

        THIS TIME ON CODE WACK!   In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we’re rebroadcasting our Anthem Award–winning episode on one of the most overlooked civil rights battles in American history: the desegregation of hospitals. The episode features Dr. […]