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The Stress South Central Carries
A blog created to empower South Central community members
The Stress South Central Carries
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Meet the Blogger

Hello everyone my name is Alexandra Perez and I am a MiMentor Health Equity Fellow. In The Stress South Central Carries blog, I explore the intersectionality of stressors impacting low-income predominantly Latine communities and the negative health outcomes they experience. I strive to build community around the most effective coping skills to handle these stressors.

A Place Called Home

As a young Latina born and raised in Los Angeles, I have navigated several stressful environments that have shed light on how stress affects my health. I intend to promote a larger conversation regarding the stress this community carries and how to address it together.

Para Mi Mami

This blog is for all resilient mothers that shoulder many responsibilities. I want to express my appreciation for the hard work every mother puts toward making a better life.   

The Hidden Costs of an Immigrant

My father’s journey is one of the many immigrant stories that involves financial struggles, thus, I would like to highlight resources for those in financially stricken situations within our community. 

Unraveling Student Struggles

Growing up in an educationally disadvantaged community similar to South Central, I encountered numerous academic challenges that impacted my education journey. In the first blog of the series, I will discuss the adverse issues we encountered throughout our high school experiences and progress to college in the subsequent blogs.  

Chasing Degrees

Throughout my undergraduate studies, my father’s voice repeating “Ponte las pilas” and “Échale ganas mija” echoed in my head. These phrases not only reminded me of the privilege I had in attending college but also motivated me to persevere.  

Community Chronicles

The people of South Central face a myriad of challenges, each as unique as their personal experiences. In this blog, the beautiful and diverse South Central community unite their voices to share stories of resilience amidst adversity. 

“I do not want to be a voice for the voiceless, I want to eliminate the barriers that keep people without fancy degrees out of important conversations.”

Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez, Author of For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color 

“The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital.”

Mark Hyman, American Physician and Author

“High doses of adversity not only affect brain structure and function, they affect the developing immune system, developing hormonal systems, and even the way our DNA is read and transcribed.”

Nadine Burke Harris, Former Surgeon General of California

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead, American Cultural Anthropologist.

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