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fromsilive
1 day ago
NYC politics

Staten Island Tech admissions: See who got in for upcoming academic year

Education
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Commentary: Meet California's most neglected group of students with special needs: the gifted ones

Schools have neglected academically gifted students while focusing on others with special education needs.
fromsilive
1 day ago
NYC politics

Staten Island Tech admissions: See who got in for upcoming academic year

Education
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Commentary: Meet California's most neglected group of students with special needs: the gifted ones

Schools have neglected academically gifted students while focusing on others with special education needs.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago

'Highballed': Communities of color over-taxed in Chicago area; what's being done to fix the problem

"Oh, I was stunned. I thought it was outrageous," Hayes said. It started with a staggering Cook County reassessment. Her home's value jumped from $116,000 to $240,000. Then, the tax bill more than doubled to more than $12,000 a year.
Chicago
fromTruthout
1 week ago

New Report Finds "Stand-Your-Ground" Laws Are Linked to Higher Homicide Rates

Stand-your-ground laws, effective in over half of U.S. states, are linked to increased homicide rates, racial outcomes disparity, and greater public costs.
US politics
#maternal-health
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

NYC Doula Program Boosts Birth Outcomes For Black, Hispanic Moms

The Citywide Doula Initiative significantly improves maternal health outcomes for Black and Hispanic mothers in NYC.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

People Are Twice as Likely to Die During Pregnancy in States With Abortion Bans

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

NYC Doula Program Boosts Birth Outcomes For Black, Hispanic Moms

The Citywide Doula Initiative significantly improves maternal health outcomes for Black and Hispanic mothers in NYC.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
3 months ago

People Are Twice as Likely to Die During Pregnancy in States With Abortion Bans

Pregnant individuals in abortion-ban states face higher death risks, particularly Black women who are disproportionately affected.
#homelessness
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Toronto's unhoused population more than doubled in 3 years, new city survey finds | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Toronto's unhoused population more than doubled in 3 years, new city survey finds | CBC News

fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

New Report Documents Racist Rot at the Core of the Petrochemical Industry

The petrochemical industry perpetuates environmental racism and stark racial disparities within its workforce.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Black children arrested in London 15% more likely to be criminalised' than white children

Black children are 15% more likely to be criminalised than white children for similar offences, indicating systemic inequities in the justice system.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Child Q strip-search was gross misconduct

Two out of three officers involved in the strip-search of a minor committed gross misconduct.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago

Partially Address Inequality the Painless Way

The past influences and shapes the present. Inheritance from state handouts and slavery perpetuates inequality, particularly between white and black Americans.
philosophy
#nypd
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops surged by 25% in 2024, exacerbated by racial disparities in enforcement against Black and Brown drivers.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

NY Civil Liberties Union's analysis shows marked increase in traffic stops, searches and seizures

NYPD traffic stops surged by 25% in 2024, exacerbated by racial disparities in enforcement against Black and Brown drivers.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black

Lord Adebowale stated that the missed diagnosis of his mother, Grace, and the sub-standard care during her final hospital admission exemplify significant systemic issues within the NHS.
UK politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 month ago

Stop + frisk monitor: Secretive NYPD unit overwhelmingly stops Black and Brown people

The Community Response Team faced criticism for high rates of unconstitutional stops and racial disparities during encounters, according to an independent monitor's report.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

May Jobs Reports Reveals Flat Unemployment Rate and Steady Job Growth-but Federal Worker Firings Continued Amid Recession Fears

The latest Labor Department jobs report showed that the unemployment rate in May stayed flat at 4.2%, while employers added 139,000 new jobs, reflecting a steady pace of hiring.
US politics
#police-violence
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

'It's not fair': Marvin Boomer's family, friends grieve at open-casket service

This gathering mourns Marvin Boomer's tragic death, highlighting systemic issues impacting Black and brown communities.
Black Lives Matter
fromAxios
5 months ago

New data shows 2024 was highest year for deadly police encounters in 11 years

Campaign Zero's report indicates a troubling rise in police violence amid a national decline in violent crime.
Black Lives Matter
fromAxios
5 months ago

New data shows 2024 was highest year for deadly police encounters in 11 years

Campaign Zero's report indicates a troubling rise in police violence amid a national decline in violent crime.
NYC parents
fromFingerlakes1.com
2 months ago

NYC youth unemployment remains high despite gains in 2024 | Fingerlakes1.com

Young New Yorkers, especially of color, face persistent labor market challenges despite some recovery.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Dan Abrams Shreds Stunningly Misleading' NYT Report on Post-George Floyd Police Killings

Dan Abrams criticizes a New York Times article for presenting misleading data on police killings post-George Floyd's murder.
NYC politics
fromWRVO Public Media
2 months ago

Report finds worsening racial disparities in New York parole process

Racial disparities in New York's parole decisions have worsened, with people of color facing a 33% lower chance of release compared to white individuals.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

California toughened penalties for theft and drug crimes. What does it mean for Alameda County?

California voters have shown a clear preference for tougher penalties on theft and drug crimes, suggesting a demand for stronger law enforcement despite budgetary concerns for treatment.
East Bay (California)
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Experts Credit Harm Reduction, Not Border Cops, for 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell by nearly 27% in 2024, a welcome decline after years of rising fatalities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Justice Dept. Investigates Minnesota Prosecutor Office Over Race Policy

Justice Department investigates Hennepin County's plea deal policy for potential illegal racial considerations.
#gun-violence
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These Guns Show Up at Crime Scenes More Than Any Others

Gun violence affects 64% of Americans, challenging the perception that it only impacts those involved in mass shootings.
NYC parents
fromstateline.org
4 months ago

Youth gun deaths in the US have surged 50% since 2019

Firearm-related deaths among U.S. children have sharply increased, becoming the leading cause of death for youth, with significant disparities in impact among racial groups.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Brooklyn Sees Sharp Rise in NYPD Traffic Stops, Arrests And Searches

Increased police traffic stops in Brooklyn led to more arrests and racial disparities, reflecting aggressive law enforcement tactics.
#child-welfare
NYC parents
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
3 months ago

NYC Child Welfare Investigations Disproportionately Target Low-Income Black And Latino Families, Per Report - Blavity

Child welfare investigations in NYC disproportionately affect low-income Black and Latino families, leading to job loss and social disparities.
NYC parents
fromBlack Enterprise
3 months ago

Concerning Report Finds 'Over Policing' Of Black Parents In NYC Children's Services Investigations

Disproportionate targeting of Black and Hispanic families in NYC child welfare investigations raises concerns about systemic racial bias.
NYC parents
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
3 months ago

NYC Child Welfare Investigations Disproportionately Target Low-Income Black And Latino Families, Per Report - Blavity

Child welfare investigations in NYC disproportionately affect low-income Black and Latino families, leading to job loss and social disparities.
NYC parents
fromBlack Enterprise
3 months ago

Concerning Report Finds 'Over Policing' Of Black Parents In NYC Children's Services Investigations

Disproportionate targeting of Black and Hispanic families in NYC child welfare investigations raises concerns about systemic racial bias.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

Banking and Community: A Conversation with Oscar Perry Abello - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Oscar Perry Abello expressed the importance of local community banking in combating racial disparities and climate change, advocating for a more locally controlled banking system.
Online Community Development
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

More than 150 million people are breathing polluted air in the US

Almost half of Americans live with unhealthy air pollution levels according to the 2025 report, worsened by climate change.
Minority communities are disproportionately affected by air quality issues, facing higher health risks.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Audit shows racial, income disparities in fines for building violations

Homeowners in Black and Brown neighborhoods face higher fines for building code violations, reflecting systemic inequities in enforcement practices.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

In Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley,' Black communities get all of the pollution-but very few of the jobs

Residents near chemical plants face pollution but lack job opportunities.
Significant racial disparities exist in the petrochemical workforce, particularly in Louisiana.
The Tulane study documents inequities in job representation for people of color.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Guardian view on sentencing guidelines: rightwing politicians must not call the tune | Editorial

Mr Jenrick's push to alter pre-sentence reporting guidelines threatens judicial independence, falsely claiming bias against certain groups while ignoring crucial sentencing disparities.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Green councillor attacks Met over discriminatory' use of facial recognition cameras in London

Live Facial Recognition disproportionately targets Black communities, raising concerns about surveillance and civil liberties.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Police offer 10k reward for information about boy who disappeared in 2008

Significant police investigation ongoing for missing man Alexander Sloley, who disappeared 17 years ago; $10,000 reward offered for information.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Marin report links population decline to economic displacement

Displacement of low-income residents in Marin threatens community integrity, with communities of color notably affected by housing instability and economic vulnerability.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC Mayor Adams mocks Cuomo's reputation as a 'great manager' as he rips ex-governor's handling of Covid, nursing home deaths

During the pandemic, many black and brown lawmakers - including City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams - argued there were disparities in the locations of vaccine and testing sites across the city.
NYC politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Southern states have the highest mortgage denial rates

In 2023, Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia had the highest mortgage denial rates in the U.S., highlighting significant state-level disparities in loan acceptance.
SF real estate
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I had no voice': black mental health patients on surviving a care system they say is racialised

Devon Marston advocates for reform in mental healthcare for minorities, highlighting persistent issues in patient treatment and systemic discrimination.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Leader of UK's black police officers under investigation over tweet

Ch Insp Andy George argues that the misconduct investigation against him stifles free speech and highlights racial disparities in police discipline.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

V Foundation's 4th annual Boo-Yah! event honors legacy of ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott

The event honors Stuart Scott, raising awareness of racial disparities in cancer research and treatment, promoting vibrant living in the face of cancer.
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Death on the Roads Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The recent data shows racial disparities in NYC traffic fatalities, with Hispanic and Asian communities disproportionately affected.
Vulnerable road users in NYC face alarming fatality rates, particularly among Asian and Hispanic populations.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Traffic citations against Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill are dropped

Tyreek Hill's traffic violations were dismissed after officers failed to appear in court for the hearing.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Daniel Penny's Defense Shifts Focus From Choke to Sickle Cell and Drug Use

Jordan Neely's death in the subway chokehold is being contested, with multiple health factors cited by the defense in Daniel Penny's trial.
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