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www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Why New York Has Faltered in Making Childbirth Safer for Black Mothers

Black women in New York City are nine times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth than white women, highlighting a significant racial disparity.
New York's efforts to address maternal health disparities include legislation, programs, and proposed plans, but it remains to be seen if these interventions will have a significant impact. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

New York Could Become First State to Offer Paid Leave for Prenatal Care

New York proposes paid leave for prenatal care to address maternal and infant death.
Black women in New York City are nine times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth than white women. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Social justice

Report: Data from 2022 California traffic stops shows pervasive pattern' of racial profiling

Black people accounted for nearly 13% of traffic stops in California in 2022, far above their 5% share of the state's population.
The report includes data from nearly 4.6 million vehicle and pedestrian stops by officers from 535 law enforcement agencies in 2022. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Social justice

Advocates demand legislative reforms for parole justice and crime survivor support in NY

The Release Aging People in Prison Campaign is calling for action on a comprehensive agenda aimed at reforming the justice system and enhancing community safety.
The agenda includes pivotal legislation like the Elder Parole and Fair and Timely Parole bills. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
Education

Achievement gap in Berkeley schools has long been among the nation's very worst

Editors' note: This week we're republishing some of our favorite stories of 2023.
This story was originally published on Aug. 30.
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