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Kimberly Izar

Kimberly was The Jersey Bee’s Public Health Reporter from 2024-2025. A New Jersey-native, Kimberly worked with our engagement team to produce reporting that responded to public health needs in our community.

Kimberly's Latest Articles

Gráfico de estilo collage que presenta recortes hexagonales de seis personas, cada una en una foto profesional, dispuestas en el centro de la imagen. El fondo muestra la cúpula del Capitolio del Estado de Nueva Jersey, parcialmente descolorida. Hay formas hexagonales en blanco esparcidas a la izquierda, lo que sugiere lugares reservados. Los individuos son cinco hombres y una mujer.
Los candidatos a la gobernación de Nueva Jersey en 2025 responden preguntas sobre segregación y equidad

The Jersey Bee preguntó a 12 candidatos a la gobernación de Nueva Jersey cuáles eran sus planes para un estado más justo y equitativo. Seis respondieron. Esto es lo que contestaron.

This is a digitally stylized painting of six women, several holding infants, in a warmly lit indoor space. The women are dressed in colorful clothing, and their facial expressions convey care and connection. A circular sign in the background references maternal health.
‘Everybody needs a village’: In New Jersey, a community of health providers redesign care for Black mothers

Black women are nearly seven times more likely to die than white women from a pregnancy-related death in New Jersey. A number of promising programs – designed by and for Black women – could change that.

Gráfico de estilo collage que presenta recortes hexagonales de seis personas, cada una en una foto profesional, dispuestas en el centro de la imagen. El fondo muestra la cúpula del Capitolio del Estado de Nueva Jersey, parcialmente descolorida. Hay formas hexagonales en blanco esparcidas a la izquierda, lo que sugiere lugares reservados. Los individuos son cinco hombres y una mujer.
N.J. 2025 governor candidates answer questions on segregation and equity

The Jersey Bee asked 12 candidates for governor in New Jersey their plans for a more just and equitable state. Six responded. Here's what they said.

A color graphic divided into four quadrants, each representing a different zoning category: a house on green (residential), trees on blue (green space), a factory on red (industrial), and barren land with branches on yellow (unused land). The background is black with abstract grey curves on both sides.
How municipal zoning and planning work in New Jersey

Zoning and planning boards decide what gets built where in every city and town in New Jersey. Here is how zoning works and how to get involved in zoning and planning decisions where you live.

The image features a blue telephone receiver forming a circular outline with graphic of a house with a blue roof, a yellow key, and a green gavel. It has a plain gray background.
Facing eviction in New Jersey? This housing hotline offers free support to help you figure out your next steps.

Evictions are the second leading cause of homelessness in Essex County. Learn more about this resource from Ironbound Community Corporation that can help you navigate evictions.

Cómo encontrar recursos sobre el aborto en Nueva Jersey

Aquí se explica cómo encontrar un proveedor de un aborto, conseguir apoyo financiero u otro tipo de apoyo, y reconocer centros antiaborto en el Condado de Essex y Nueva Jersey.

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How to find abortion resources in New Jersey

Here is how to find an abortion provider, get financial or other support, and spot anti-abortion centers in Essex County and New Jersey.

An aerial photo of a neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey with a road in running down the middle and multi-family houses on either side. There is a church at the end of the street centered in the photo.
New N.J. affordable housing guidelines call for 3,700 more affordable homes in Essex County by 2035

New housing law could bring more than 84,000 new affordable housing units across New Jersey by 2035, with half reserved for low-income families.

A segregation and reparation forum panelist in Maplewood centered in the image holding a microphone while sitting down. Two panelists are sitting and facing the person speaking.
Community conversations center segregation and reparations in Essex County suburbs

Attendees at events in Maplewood and Montclair discussed the impact of redlining, systemic discrimination, and reparations at forums hosted by The Jersey Bee.

Una camioneta está estacionada en una calle frente a unas tiendas y muestra un gran anuncio que ofrece ecografías y pruebas de embarazo gratuitas. En el costado del vehículo se ven tres mujeres sonrientes junto a un texto en negrita que dice "Ecografías y pruebas de embarazo gratuitas". Otro texto ofrece "Ayuda confidencial" y un número de teléfono (732-588-0999) y un sitio web (bridgetowomenscenter.com), lo que sugiere un servicio relacionado con el embarazo y la salud de la mujer. El área circundante incluye una farola, un parquímetro y vehículos cercanos con un fondo de escaparates y edificios urbanos.
Centros antiaborto aparentan ser clínicas de salud y se enfocan en quienes buscan atención de aborto en New Jersey

Hay casi el doble de centros antiaborto que la cantidad de clínicas de aborto en Nueva Jersey. Con frecuencia respaldados por grupos religiosos, se asemejan a las clínicas de salud y se enfocan en personas de bajos ingresos, inmigrantes y comunidades de color.

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