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Luria Freeman
Freelance Journalist
Luria Freeman is a passionate writer, digital producer, and correspondent currently based in New York City. Freeman loves entertainment news, but has amplified the perspectives of marginalized leaders across health care and politics as well. She has previously served on teams at NowThis, Entertainment Weekly, and VIBE magazine.
Previously
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The trauma associated with natural disasters, refugee flight, teenage bullying, or gun violence can endure for a lifetime if appropriate mental health services are not provide...