Across rural America, communities of color may be facing barriers to health care, but they’re also laying the groundwork for a more equitable future. Whether it's hospitals reopening, a community's holistic approach to maternal care or the grassroots work to bring comprehensive services to immigrants, these stories,from INN’s Rural News Network and led by Capital B and The Associated Press offer a roadmap.

Journalists from Capital B, California Health Report, Cardinal News and Enlace Latino NC contributed reporting to this collaborative project led by the Institute for Nonprofit News' Rural News Network with visual support from CatchLight.