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The American Conservative
4 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Biden Administration Announces DEI Criteria for Kidney Transplants

Biden administration implements a points system to address racial inequities in organ transplants, allocating higher points for transplants involving low-income recipients. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Even as Violent Crime Drops, Lawlessness Rises as an Election Issue

Political approaches to handling crime differ; Biden focuses on gun control and accountability, Trump emphasizes law and order rhetoric. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago
Women in technology

The Silent Epidemic Killing Black Women - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women were six times more likely to be killed than White women in the same age group between 1999 and 2020.
Violence against Black women is often underreported. [ more ]
Jezebel
4 months ago
Medicine

Southern States that Banned Abortion Had the Highest Rates of Black Maternal Mortality Even Before 'Roe' Fell - Jezebel

Black woman denied abortion due to Louisiana's ban
Abortion bans worsen maternal mortality rates for Black women in the South. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Public health

Latinos disproportionately impacted by HIV in Santa Clara Co., data shows

Despite progress made against HIV and AIDS, 35,000 people still become infected in the US each year.
Racial inequities in HIV diagnoses persist, with 60% of new diagnoses in Santa Clara County occurring among the Hispanic and Latino community. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
6 months ago
Health

Diabetes and obesity rising in young Americans, study finds

Rising rates of diabetes and obesity among young adults in the United States are putting them at higher risk for heart disease.
Black and Hispanic people, particularly Mexican Americans, are at a higher risk for these health issues and could bear the brunt of the consequences.
Structural racial inequities in American society contribute to the disparities in health outcomes among young adults. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Public health

Latinos disproportionately impacted by HIV in Santa Clara Co., data shows

Despite progress made against HIV and AIDS, 35,000 people still become infected in the US each year.
Racial inequities in HIV diagnoses persist, with 60% of new diagnoses in Santa Clara County occurring among the Hispanic and Latino community. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
6 months ago
Health

Diabetes and obesity rising in young Americans, study finds

Rising rates of diabetes and obesity among young adults in the United States are putting them at higher risk for heart disease.
Black and Hispanic people, particularly Mexican Americans, are at a higher risk for these health issues and could bear the brunt of the consequences.
Structural racial inequities in American society contribute to the disparities in health outcomes among young adults. [ more ]
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