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Environment
fromtime.com
1 week ago

What It Will Take to Fulfill the Promise of Earth Day

Earth Day's 55th anniversary underscores the need for an inclusive approach to environmental justice.
#black-americans
Black Lives Matter
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

For Black Americans Living Here, Systemic Racism Hits Hardest

Hateful messages targeting Black Americans post-2024 election highlight ongoing racial discrimination and the pervasive reality of inequality.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Putting an End to Quiet Violence: What Tax Justice Looks Like - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The US tax system enacts quiet violence against Black Americans, leading to profound financial and social inequities.
Black Lives Matter
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

For Black Americans Living Here, Systemic Racism Hits Hardest

Hateful messages targeting Black Americans post-2024 election highlight ongoing racial discrimination and the pervasive reality of inequality.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Putting an End to Quiet Violence: What Tax Justice Looks Like - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The US tax system enacts quiet violence against Black Americans, leading to profound financial and social inequities.
more#black-americans
#health-disparities
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Mortality gap between Black, white Americans narrows, except for infants - Harvard Gazette

The gap in infant mortality rates between Black and white Americans is increasing despite overall improvements in life expectancy for both groups.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Medicine

How 18th Century Racism Affects Your Healthcare

Racially adjusted lung function tests contribute to health disparities, as they underestimate respiratory issues in Black patients.
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Mortality gap between Black, white Americans narrows, except for infants - Harvard Gazette

The gap in infant mortality rates between Black and white Americans is increasing despite overall improvements in life expectancy for both groups.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Medicine

How 18th Century Racism Affects Your Healthcare

Racially adjusted lung function tests contribute to health disparities, as they underestimate respiratory issues in Black patients.
more#health-disparities
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Lawyers attack dangerous' decision to halt Sentencing Council guidelines

Intervening to halt new guidelines on sentencing is viewed as a regression by legal experts and campaigners addressing systemic racism.
Women in technology
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Rachel True From "The Craft" Called Out Pay Disparities For Women Of Color In Hollywood, And It's Frustrating

Hollywood pay disparities reveal systemic bias against actors of color, as evidenced by Rachel True's personal experiences and Taraji P. Henson's reflections.
Social justice
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Shari Dunn Says Now Is Not the Time to Give Up on DEI

Shari Dunn's work challenges traditional meritocracy by highlighting systemic inequities affecting Black employees in the workplace.
#trump-administration
Education
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Eliminating the Department of Education Would Hurt Black Students

Trump's plan to eliminate the Department of Education threatens educational equity and funding for under-resourced schools attended by Black children.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Afrikaner 'Refugees' Welcome

Trump prioritizes resettlement for white South Africans while halting support for many other refugees.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

A scapegoating': racial equality expert on how public health is weaponized against immigrants

Trump's immigration policies may leverage public health narratives, evidenced historically and likely to resurface in future administrations.
Education
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Eliminating the Department of Education Would Hurt Black Students

Trump's plan to eliminate the Department of Education threatens educational equity and funding for under-resourced schools attended by Black children.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

A scapegoating': racial equality expert on how public health is weaponized against immigrants

Trump's immigration policies may leverage public health narratives, evidenced historically and likely to resurface in future administrations.
more#trump-administration
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Report finds racial disparities in STEMM degree persistence

Significant racial disparities exist in STEMM persistence rates, particularly disadvantaging first-generation and minority students.
First-generation and Latino students show lower STEMM completion rates compared to their white and Asian counterparts.
Socioeconomic status impacts degree completion among STEMM students.
#trump
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
US Elections

Democrats are finally done with the high road' and hitting Trump where it hurts | Robert Reich

Democrats are now openly mocking Trump, a shift from previous strategies, but they must not overlook the serious implications of his actions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
US news

Are white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say

Trump's asylum offer to Afrikaners reflects ongoing tensions around land and racial equity in South Africa.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
US Elections

Democrats are finally done with the high road' and hitting Trump where it hurts | Robert Reich

Democrats are now openly mocking Trump, a shift from previous strategies, but they must not overlook the serious implications of his actions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
US news

Are white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say

Trump's asylum offer to Afrikaners reflects ongoing tensions around land and racial equity in South Africa.
more#trump
#economic-disparities
fromAxios
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The economic state of Black America, charted

Black America's economic state has improved, yet significant disparities with White Americans remain.
The wealth gap continues to widen, with Black Americans controlling only 3.4% of national wealth.
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Black Americans Earn Over 50% Less Than White Americans in This State

Racial inequality impacts Black Americans economically through various disparities, with Black households earning significantly less than white households in many states.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The Worst States for Black Americans: Every State Ranked

Racial disparity in the U.S. is deeply rooted in historical policies and continues to affect various aspects of life today.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The economic state of Black America, charted

Black America's economic state has improved, yet significant disparities with White Americans remain.
The wealth gap continues to widen, with Black Americans controlling only 3.4% of national wealth.
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Black Americans Earn Over 50% Less Than White Americans in This State

Racial inequality impacts Black Americans economically through various disparities, with Black households earning significantly less than white households in many states.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The Worst States for Black Americans: Every State Ranked

Racial disparity in the U.S. is deeply rooted in historical policies and continues to affect various aspects of life today.
more#economic-disparities
Black Lives Matter
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Class surges as factor in who gets sent to prison - Harvard Gazette

Incarceration rates for Black Americans have decreased, while rates for white Americans without college degrees have increased significantly.
#black-women
philosophy
fromApaonline
5 months ago

A Clothing Paradox Unbuttoned: Why We Should All Be Ethical Shoppers

Fashion in Apartheid South Africa reflects deeper societal inequalities and racial oppression, particularly impacting Black women's identity and economic status.
philosophy
fromApaonline
5 months ago

A Clothing Paradox Unbuttoned: Why We Should All Be Ethical Shoppers

Fashion in Apartheid South Africa reflects deeper societal inequalities and racial oppression, particularly impacting Black women's identity and economic status.
more#black-women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Families' relief as memorial unveiled to first world war black South African dead

Black South African soldiers from WWI are finally being recognized decades after their deaths, highlighting historical injustices in wartime commemoration.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Writing

Jimmy and Rossalyn Carter's White House nanny was wrongfully convicted murderer

President Carter's hiring of Mary Prince reflects his unwavering commitment to social justice despite facing significant opposition.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Los Gatos resident aims to erase racist language in property deeds - San Jose Spotlight

Racially restrictive covenants have historically influenced community segregation and demographics, as shown by personal accounts and local initiatives to address this legacy.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why some staffing agencies rely on hiring discrimination

BaronHR discriminated against Black and non-Hispanic applicants, leading to a $2.2 million settlement with the EEOC.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

C-Section Disparities Could Be the Result of Physician Bias

Black pregnant patients face higher chances of unscheduled C-sections compared to white counterparts, raising concerns about equitable healthcare access.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Report Reveals Worsening Racial Disparities in New York Parole Decisions

Racial disparities in parole decisions in New York have worsened, with people of color significantly less likely to be granted parole compared to whites.
Women
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

50 vintage photos show what life was like for women 100 years ago

The 1920s marked significant social change for women, highlighted by voting rights and new job opportunities, but racial inequalities persisted.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Passenger who pepper sprayed Uber driver for no reason indicted for hate crime: DA

A young woman was indicted for a hate crime after pepper-spraying a Muslim Uber driver in Manhattan, highlighting issues of racial hatred and violence.
NYC food
fromGothamist
7 months ago

NYPD issues hundreds of jaywalking tickets a year. Vast majority go to people of color.

NYPD's jaywalking enforcement disproportionately targets people of color, showcasing systemic racial inequalities in policing.
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Women face bias and disparities in healthcare. Digital tools could help meet their needs.

Diverse healthcare needs, particularly for women of color, are being addressed through digital innovation platforms like Health In Her HUE.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Opinion | Michelle Obama Absolutely Takes Apart Donald Trump

Michelle Obama effectively used personal narratives to highlight racial and social inequality in support of Kamala Harris.
Black Lives Matter
fromhbr.org
8 months ago

Research: Highlighting Minority-Owned Businesses Can Boost Sales

Supporting businesses owned by underrepresented groups can benefit sponsor businesses and promote minority entrepreneurship.
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