Pasangi Perera, MS
@pas_rera
She/her. Epi PhD student at @unc interested in drug overdose prevention and health equity. Amateur gardener and dog guardian.π±π°πΊπΈπ
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14-06-2023 16:44:41
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As a UNC Chapel Hill student who is currently still sheltering in place with no updates other than the sound of sirens and helicopters, thoughts and prayers arenβt enough. This shouldnβt happen. We shouldnβt have to go to class in fear of our lives. We need legislative change.
The front page of tomorrow's The Daily Tar Heel β I shed many tears while typing up these heart-wrenching text messages sent and received by UNC students yesterday. Our campus was on lockdown for more than three hours. Beyond proud of this cover and the team behind it.
Racism sucks. 1 in 5 Asian Americans say they have hidden a part of their heritage β cultural customs, food, clothing or religious practices β from non-Asians. Fear of ridicule and a desire to fit in are common reasons, according to a new Pew survey. pewresearch.org/short-reads/20β¦
Excited to share our latest publication in JAMA Network Open that examines the impact of Medicaid Expansion on mortality rates among formerly incarcerated people.