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Group supporting Black families marks 3 years, Santa Cruz County to host youth civic summit

KAZU | By Ngozi Cole
Published February 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM PST
Three women holding a framed work of art pose with a screen projecting computer slides behind them.
Courtesy of LyVesha Franklin/Kweens Kounsel.
When Kweens Kounsel founder LyVesha Franklin (at center with other community members) moved to Monterey County eight years ago, she saw a need to support Black pregnant women.

In today's newscast, a group that supports Black birthing families and health providers in Monterey County marks its third anniversary this month. And, Santa Cruz County is hosting a civics summit for high school students.
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Ngozi Cole
Before joining KAZU, Ngozi covered health, business and economy stories for WYSO in southwest Ohio and The Ohio Newsroom. She’s also worked as a freelance reporter for Reveal, The New Humanitarian and other outlets.
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