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If you're living with a drug or mental health problem, here's where to look for help

Fatal overdoses in the U.S. fell in 2023 but do not indicate the end of drug and mental health crises.

Police Are More Likely to Handcuff Black Children in Mental Health Crisis, Study Finds | KQED

Police disproportionately handcuff Black children, highlighting systemic biases in emergency responses to mental health crises.

Are 'deaths of despair' really more common for white Americans? A UCLA report says no

Discussion on the shift in substance abuse crisis focus from white to Black and Native Americans.

If you're living with a drug or mental health problem, here's where to look for help

Fatal overdoses in the U.S. fell in 2023 but do not indicate the end of drug and mental health crises.

Police Are More Likely to Handcuff Black Children in Mental Health Crisis, Study Finds | KQED

Police disproportionately handcuff Black children, highlighting systemic biases in emergency responses to mental health crises.

Are 'deaths of despair' really more common for white Americans? A UCLA report says no

Discussion on the shift in substance abuse crisis focus from white to Black and Native Americans.
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#education

Kristof: The climate peril that America keeps on overlooking

Extreme heat is impacting daily life, education, and mental health, emphasizing the importance of addressing climate change's more subtle effects.

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.

Black Caribbean and Traveller pupils kicked out of school at higher rates

Racial disparities in school exclusions disproportionately impact ethnic minority students, leading to increased risks of lost learning and potential systemic injustice.

Controversial '1619 Project' author Nikole Hannah-Jones lectures city public school kids about 'antiracism'

Students of color face disproportionate punishment at school.
Nikole Hannah-Jones emphasizes the impact of racism in education.

Kristof: The climate peril that America keeps on overlooking

Extreme heat is impacting daily life, education, and mental health, emphasizing the importance of addressing climate change's more subtle effects.

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.

Black Caribbean and Traveller pupils kicked out of school at higher rates

Racial disparities in school exclusions disproportionately impact ethnic minority students, leading to increased risks of lost learning and potential systemic injustice.

Controversial '1619 Project' author Nikole Hannah-Jones lectures city public school kids about 'antiracism'

Students of color face disproportionate punishment at school.
Nikole Hannah-Jones emphasizes the impact of racism in education.
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U.S. Opens Investigation Into Killing of Sonya Massey

The Justice Department is investigating the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey, highlighting issues of racial disparities and mental health in law enforcement.
#social-justice

UK watchdog urges ministers to address inequalities faced by Black and Asian people

Urgent call for ministers to address racial disparities faced by ethnic minority communities, emphasized by Equality and Human Rights Commission's report amidst serious inequalities in various sectors.

Opinion | No, the SAT Isn't Racist

Ivy League schools reinstating standardized testing for admissions.
Historical shifts in stance on standardized testing in academia.

Is Wokeness One Big Power Grab?

The article critiques the self-serving nature of social-justice discourse, revealing contradictions in its execution by the privileged class.

UK watchdog urges ministers to address inequalities faced by Black and Asian people

Urgent call for ministers to address racial disparities faced by ethnic minority communities, emphasized by Equality and Human Rights Commission's report amidst serious inequalities in various sectors.

Opinion | No, the SAT Isn't Racist

Ivy League schools reinstating standardized testing for admissions.
Historical shifts in stance on standardized testing in academia.

Is Wokeness One Big Power Grab?

The article critiques the self-serving nature of social-justice discourse, revealing contradictions in its execution by the privileged class.
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Homebuyers are now the oldest and wealthiest in history

Rising homebuying age and increasing financial barriers suggest a shift in the housing market dynamics, making homeownership less accessible.
The significant racial disparities and the increase in cash purchases indicate systemic challenges in the current housing landscape.

From a childhood in Nigeria to Tory leader: the remarkable rise of Kemi Badenoch | Sunder Katwala

Kemi Badenoch's election illustrates a historic achievement as a first-generation immigrant and complexities surrounding identity politics in Britain.
#health-equity

First-of-its Kind Program Makes Organ Transplants More Accessible to Disadvantaged Black Americans - News Center

The African American Transplant Access Program aims to reduce barriers to transplants for Black patients, improving access and health outcomes.

New Study Reports Dramatic Increase in Autism Prevalence

Autism prevalence has dramatically increased from 2011-2022, confirming earlier reports.
Racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in autism diagnosis may be reducing.

Report: 70% of Health Workers in Black Communities Witnessed Discrimination

Discrimination against Black patients in healthcare facilities is a serious problem affecting care delivery.
Nearly half of health care workers witness racial disparities against patients.

First-of-its Kind Program Makes Organ Transplants More Accessible to Disadvantaged Black Americans - News Center

The African American Transplant Access Program aims to reduce barriers to transplants for Black patients, improving access and health outcomes.

New Study Reports Dramatic Increase in Autism Prevalence

Autism prevalence has dramatically increased from 2011-2022, confirming earlier reports.
Racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in autism diagnosis may be reducing.

Report: 70% of Health Workers in Black Communities Witnessed Discrimination

Discrimination against Black patients in healthcare facilities is a serious problem affecting care delivery.
Nearly half of health care workers witness racial disparities against patients.
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#criminal-justice

Why criminal courts are still a black box for data journalists

The Marshall Project's Testify investigation revealed alarming judicial participation stats in Cuyahoga County, linking them to systemic racial disparities in criminal justice.

We're Witnessing the Worst Execution Spree in Three Decades

This week marks a significant increase in executions in the U.S., raising serious ethical and procedural concerns about the death penalty.

Why Are Innocents Still Being Executed?

Missouri executed Marcellus Williams amid significant doubts about his guilt, raising serious ethical concerns about the death penalty.

Miami-Dade halted weed prosecutions, but thousands were jailed anyway. Most were Black

Arrests for marijuana possession in Miami-Dade persist despite a 2019 directive to stop prosecutions, disproportionately affecting Black defendants.

MPs renew call for review of unjustifiably vague' joint enterprise law

There is an urgent need to reform joint enterprise laws in England and Wales to ensure fairness in prosecutions and sentencing.

States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know why

Racial disparities exist in botched lethal injections.

Why criminal courts are still a black box for data journalists

The Marshall Project's Testify investigation revealed alarming judicial participation stats in Cuyahoga County, linking them to systemic racial disparities in criminal justice.

We're Witnessing the Worst Execution Spree in Three Decades

This week marks a significant increase in executions in the U.S., raising serious ethical and procedural concerns about the death penalty.

Why Are Innocents Still Being Executed?

Missouri executed Marcellus Williams amid significant doubts about his guilt, raising serious ethical concerns about the death penalty.

Miami-Dade halted weed prosecutions, but thousands were jailed anyway. Most were Black

Arrests for marijuana possession in Miami-Dade persist despite a 2019 directive to stop prosecutions, disproportionately affecting Black defendants.

MPs renew call for review of unjustifiably vague' joint enterprise law

There is an urgent need to reform joint enterprise laws in England and Wales to ensure fairness in prosecutions and sentencing.

States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know why

Racial disparities exist in botched lethal injections.
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#public-health

Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.

Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.
Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.

Overdose Deaths May Be Decreasing Overall - But Not for Oppressed Communities

The national decline in overdose deaths masks ongoing crises in specific communities, particularly among marginalized groups.

To assess a smoker's lung cancer risk, think years - not packs - Harvard Gazette

Lung cancer screening should prioritize duration of smoking over intensity to catch more cases, particularly in Black patients.
Changing screening guidelines can eliminate racial disparities in lung cancer detection.

Addressing the U.S. maternal mortality crisis

Maternal health remains a critical public health issue in the U.S. due to high mortality rates and significant disparities in care.

Diversity and Inclusion Fall Lyceum Explores Causes of Health Inequity and Possible Solutions - News Center

Recognizing and addressing racial disparities in healthcare is essential for achieving health equity.

High Cadmium Level Associated With Cognitive Impairment Risk

High levels of urinary cadmium significantly increase the risk of cognitive impairment in White adults, but not in Black adults.

Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.

Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.
Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.

Overdose Deaths May Be Decreasing Overall - But Not for Oppressed Communities

The national decline in overdose deaths masks ongoing crises in specific communities, particularly among marginalized groups.

To assess a smoker's lung cancer risk, think years - not packs - Harvard Gazette

Lung cancer screening should prioritize duration of smoking over intensity to catch more cases, particularly in Black patients.
Changing screening guidelines can eliminate racial disparities in lung cancer detection.

Addressing the U.S. maternal mortality crisis

Maternal health remains a critical public health issue in the U.S. due to high mortality rates and significant disparities in care.

Diversity and Inclusion Fall Lyceum Explores Causes of Health Inequity and Possible Solutions - News Center

Recognizing and addressing racial disparities in healthcare is essential for achieving health equity.

High Cadmium Level Associated With Cognitive Impairment Risk

High levels of urinary cadmium significantly increase the risk of cognitive impairment in White adults, but not in Black adults.
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#jaywalking

City to legalize jaywalking

New York City Council voted to legalize jaywalking, citing disproportionate enforcement against communities of color.
The measure awaits Mayor Adams' approval before it becomes law.

'I'm walking here!': Jaywalking legalized in New York City

Jaywalking is now legal in New York City to address racial disparities in enforcement and facilitate pedestrian movement.

I'm walking here!': jaywalking legalized in New York City

New York City has legalized jaywalking, emphasizing the end of biased enforcement against communities of color.

Jaywalking legalized in New York City after Mayor Eric Adams declines taking action

New York City has legalized jaywalking to address racial disparities in enforcement, promoting pedestrian freedom while acknowledging risks involved.

City to legalize jaywalking

New York City Council voted to legalize jaywalking, citing disproportionate enforcement against communities of color.
The measure awaits Mayor Adams' approval before it becomes law.

'I'm walking here!': Jaywalking legalized in New York City

Jaywalking is now legal in New York City to address racial disparities in enforcement and facilitate pedestrian movement.

I'm walking here!': jaywalking legalized in New York City

New York City has legalized jaywalking, emphasizing the end of biased enforcement against communities of color.

Jaywalking legalized in New York City after Mayor Eric Adams declines taking action

New York City has legalized jaywalking to address racial disparities in enforcement, promoting pedestrian freedom while acknowledging risks involved.
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Black Americans continue suffering with worse health-here's why little progress has been made

The Corridor of Shame faces chronic health issues and inadequate access to medical care, exacerbated by lack of Medicaid expansion in South Carolina.

2023's Booming Hiring Market Had A Clear Demographic Skew

The 2023 legal job market shows significant racial disparities in employment rates among law graduates, despite overall high employment rates.

HUD: A racial divide exists between FHA homeownership and rental assistance programs

The report reveals disparities in housing assistance, highlighting racial and economic segregation among beneficiaries of FHA and HCV programs.
#education-equity

Generations of immigrants of color find college unaffordable

Immigrant families face varied challenges in affording college, with generational progress evident yet disparities persisting among families of color.

How Algebra Became a Flashpoint in Schools

Algebra instruction can widen racial and economic disparities, leading to controversies over when and how it should be taught.

REPORT: North Carolina's Education System Stuck in Cycle of Racism

Racial disparities in North Carolina's school system disproportionately affect students of color, as highlighted in the 2022-23 Racial Equity Report Cards.

Generations of immigrants of color find college unaffordable

Immigrant families face varied challenges in affording college, with generational progress evident yet disparities persisting among families of color.

How Algebra Became a Flashpoint in Schools

Algebra instruction can widen racial and economic disparities, leading to controversies over when and how it should be taught.

REPORT: North Carolina's Education System Stuck in Cycle of Racism

Racial disparities in North Carolina's school system disproportionately affect students of color, as highlighted in the 2022-23 Racial Equity Report Cards.
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Kamala Harris: "We Need to Legalize" Recreational Marijuana Use

Kamala Harris supports federal legalization of recreational marijuana, emphasizing its disproportionate criminalization of Black communities.

Battery charges against prominent Oakland activist dropped

The Alameda County judge dismissed a battery case against activist Tur-Ha Ak due to insufficient evidence, exposing disparities in legal resources for Black defendants.
#california

California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

California formally apologizes for slavery and its lingering effects through new legislation aimed at repairing racial disparities.

California passes legislation to formally apologize for slavery

California formally apologizes for slavery and acknowledges its enduring impacts on Black Americans through new reparations legislation.

California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

California officially apologizes for slavery and its lasting impacts on Black Americans through newly signed reparations legislation.

California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

California formally apologizes for slavery and its lingering effects through new legislation aimed at repairing racial disparities.

California passes legislation to formally apologize for slavery

California formally apologizes for slavery and acknowledges its enduring impacts on Black Americans through new reparations legislation.

California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

California officially apologizes for slavery and its lasting impacts on Black Americans through newly signed reparations legislation.
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#maternal-health

Can texting new parents to report their blood pressure help address maternal mortality? These doctors think so

Empowering patients with at-home blood pressure monitoring post-birth reduces readmission rates and racial disparities, improving maternal health outcomes.

Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis

Maternal health in the U.S. is in a state of emergency, especially among Black women, highlighting the need for systemic change.

States, hospital systems try less punitive drug testing of pregnant women and newborns

States aim to better support treatment for pregnant women with substance use disorder and address racial disparities in drug testing and reporting.

Can texting new parents to report their blood pressure help address maternal mortality? These doctors think so

Empowering patients with at-home blood pressure monitoring post-birth reduces readmission rates and racial disparities, improving maternal health outcomes.

Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis

Maternal health in the U.S. is in a state of emergency, especially among Black women, highlighting the need for systemic change.

States, hospital systems try less punitive drug testing of pregnant women and newborns

States aim to better support treatment for pregnant women with substance use disorder and address racial disparities in drug testing and reporting.
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Should You Lose Your Right to Vote If You Have a Criminal Record? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Millions in the U.S. lose voting rights due to felony convictions, revealing systemic electoral disparities and advocating for reform.
#legislation

The Gun Industry Is Beginning to Lose Immunity From the Violence It Fuels

Gun violence legislation discussions in Georgia highlight the need for reform amidst the backdrop of a recent deadly school shooting.

Some CA Families Turning To Terramation For Loved Ones | KQED

Teachers given more discretion in reporting students to law enforcement can potentially enhance safety for marginalized groups.
AB 2586 allows undocumented students to pursue on-campus job opportunities legally.

A student sent a swastika to a Jewish California lawmaker's daughter. The response led to his new bill

Proposed bill allows suspension/expulsion for cyberbullying outside school; ACLU opposes for potential disproportionate impact on students of color.

The Gun Industry Is Beginning to Lose Immunity From the Violence It Fuels

Gun violence legislation discussions in Georgia highlight the need for reform amidst the backdrop of a recent deadly school shooting.

Some CA Families Turning To Terramation For Loved Ones | KQED

Teachers given more discretion in reporting students to law enforcement can potentially enhance safety for marginalized groups.
AB 2586 allows undocumented students to pursue on-campus job opportunities legally.

A student sent a swastika to a Jewish California lawmaker's daughter. The response led to his new bill

Proposed bill allows suspension/expulsion for cyberbullying outside school; ACLU opposes for potential disproportionate impact on students of color.
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Tyreek Hill learned he isn't allowed to do what white people do

Tyreek Hill's traffic stop reveals troubling police behavior and racial disparities in treatment based on celebrity status and race.

Doctors Give Black Women Unneeded C-Sections to Fill Operating Rooms, Study Suggests

Black women are disproportionately subjected to unnecessary cesarean sections, increasing their risk for complications.

Why Black Voter Turnout Is Dropping in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's racially unequal landscape is affecting Black voter turnout amid economic anxiety and inadequate political representation.
#higher-education

Educational equity in advanced work opportunities

Dual enrollment among high school students is increasing, especially in community colleges, representing a significant shift in educational pathways.

ACE report: higher ed diversifying but outcome gaps persist

Diversity among college students has increased, but significant racial disparities in educational attainment and completion rates persist.

Understanding disparities in financial security

Black and Latine college students face financial hardships; females more likely to experience financial insecurities.

Educational equity in advanced work opportunities

Dual enrollment among high school students is increasing, especially in community colleges, representing a significant shift in educational pathways.

ACE report: higher ed diversifying but outcome gaps persist

Diversity among college students has increased, but significant racial disparities in educational attainment and completion rates persist.

Understanding disparities in financial security

Black and Latine college students face financial hardships; females more likely to experience financial insecurities.
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'It's a Real Trend': Breast Cancer Cases Rise Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders | KQED

Breast cancer diagnoses among Asian American and Pacific Islander women are rising sharply, especially in younger women, revealing significant health disparities.

Violent jaywalking incident under investigation by police watchdog

California law restricts police from stopping jaywalkers without an immediate hazard, questioning the validity of the incident involving Christiana Porter.

Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms

Zaire Byrd's suspension highlights the systemic disparities in school discipline affecting Black students, undermining their educational opportunities.
Racial disparities in school discipline remain a critical issue, worsened by underinvestment in low-income schools.
#childrens-rights

Black children in England and Wales four times more likely to be strip-searched, figures show

Black children face significantly higher rates of strip-search by police, indicating systemic discrimination and a need for police reform.

One in 20 child strip-searches 'didn't follow rules'

One in 20 child strip-searches by police lacked compliance with legal standards in England and Wales over five years, signaling serious issues in practice.

Black children in England and Wales four times more likely to be strip-searched, figures show

Black children face significantly higher rates of strip-search by police, indicating systemic discrimination and a need for police reform.

One in 20 child strip-searches 'didn't follow rules'

One in 20 child strip-searches by police lacked compliance with legal standards in England and Wales over five years, signaling serious issues in practice.
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Study Identifies Racial Differences in Rare Endometrial Cancer - News Center

Uterine serous carcinoma tumors in Black patients show more aggressive features than those in white patients, indicating potential racial disparities in cancer outcomes.

Morning Docket: 08.12.24

Harris campaign has strong ties to Paul Weiss.

Far-right violence caused by UK failure to address institutional racism'

The UK's failure to address institutional racism is blamed for recent far-right violence.

New map unveils the deadliest neighborhoods for police killings amid reported surge

Aggressive policing in neighborhoods with higher Black, Latino, and Native American populations leads to more police killings.

Ferguson 10 Years Later: How Protests Gave Way to Politics and Policy

The fatal shooting of Michael Brown Jr. in Ferguson sparked nationwide protests and grassroots political change, leading to the election of Black leaders in the community.

$50K Available for Community Baby Showers for BK Nonprofits

Applications open for Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso's $50,000 Community Baby Shower Fund to support new and expecting parents.

Economic mobility up for Black Americans born poor, study finds - Harvard Gazette

Economic prospects improving for Black Americans born poor, while earnings falling for white Americans from low-income families.
#maternal-mortality

The CDC says maternal mortality rates in the U.S. got better, after a pandemic spike

Maternal mortality rate in the US decreased significantly in 2022 from a spike in 2021 but remains high, especially among Black women.

It's scary to be Black and give birth in England. These are the ways the NHS is letting us down | Tinuke Awe

Black mothers in England face disproportionately high rates of investigations, mortality, and complications during childbirth, reflecting systemic healthcare issues.

The CDC says maternal mortality rates in the U.S. got better, after a pandemic spike

Maternal mortality rate in the US decreased significantly in 2022 from a spike in 2021 but remains high, especially among Black women.

It's scary to be Black and give birth in England. These are the ways the NHS is letting us down | Tinuke Awe

Black mothers in England face disproportionately high rates of investigations, mortality, and complications during childbirth, reflecting systemic healthcare issues.
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Trump's Stop-and-Frisk Agenda

Trump aims to reverse police reform progress post-George Floyd's murder.
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Opinion: School choice is not the civil rights issue of our time'

Voucher systems historically linked to resistance to school integration, with recent negative impact on academic performance, especially among Black students.

The Algebra Problem: How Middle School Math Became a National Flashpoint

Algebra education sparks debates on equity and academic opportunity.

Law School Scholarships Are Measured For The First Time - The Results Are Very White

White law students disproportionately receive full-ride scholarships compared to their representation in law schools, impacting diversity.

Black Families Could Face More Hurdles to Homeownership Under New Fed Bank Proposal

Homeownership rates in New York state vary significantly by county, with lower rates in areas such as Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx.
#healthcare-disparities

Doctors less likely to respond to Black patients' emails, study suggests

Attending physicians at a health care provider responded less to patient portal messages from Black patients compared to white patients.
There were differences in response rates based on race, with white patients receiving a higher percentage of responses from attending physicians.

Black menopausal women almost 5 times less likely to be on HRT than white women

Black menopausal women are significantly less likely to be on hormone replacement therapy compared to white women.

Study Identifies Disparities in End-of-Life Care for Lung Cancer Patients - News Center

Racial and ethnic minorities with lung cancer experience higher intensity of end-of-life care compared to white patients.

Doctors less likely to respond to Black patients' emails, study suggests

Attending physicians at a health care provider responded less to patient portal messages from Black patients compared to white patients.
There were differences in response rates based on race, with white patients receiving a higher percentage of responses from attending physicians.

Black menopausal women almost 5 times less likely to be on HRT than white women

Black menopausal women are significantly less likely to be on hormone replacement therapy compared to white women.

Study Identifies Disparities in End-of-Life Care for Lung Cancer Patients - News Center

Racial and ethnic minorities with lung cancer experience higher intensity of end-of-life care compared to white patients.
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Stark disparities': why black mothers are more at risk of perinatal mental illness in England

Perinatal mental illness affects new and expectant mothers, with black patients more likely to be admitted due to general higher mental illness risks.

Black mothers twice as likely as white mothers to be hospitalised with perinatal mental illness

Black mothers have significantly higher rates of perinatal mental illness hospital admissions than white mothers, revealing racial disparities in healthcare.

"We Specialize in the Wholly Impossible": Navigating Three Black Women Tropes in Leadership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women often face stereotypical expectations and demands in leadership roles, impacting their well-being and effectiveness.

US maternal mortality rates fell in 2022 after 3 years of increases: CDC

Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. decreased in 2022 after multiple years of increases.

Why Black Teachers Matter - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black students taught by Black teachers less likely to be unnecessarily placed in special education classes.
#criminal-justice-system

Black death row inmates suffer botched executions at twice rate of whites in US

Black prisoners face higher rates of botched executions in the U.S. criminal justice system, revealing shocking racial disparities and raising concerns about the inequities inside the death chamber.

Black Prisoners Face Higher Rate of Botched Executions, Study Finds

Botched executions of Black people disproportionately highlight racial disparities in the death penalty system.

Black death row inmates suffer botched executions at twice rate of whites in US

Black prisoners face higher rates of botched executions in the U.S. criminal justice system, revealing shocking racial disparities and raising concerns about the inequities inside the death chamber.

Black Prisoners Face Higher Rate of Botched Executions, Study Finds

Botched executions of Black people disproportionately highlight racial disparities in the death penalty system.
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Former St Louis undercover officer gets $23m after beating by police colleagues

Missouri judge awarded $23m to former officer beaten by colleagues at protest.

The Other Maternal Health Crisis: Black Birthing People's Mental Health and Wellbeing - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women face disproportionately high maternal mortality rates in the US due to systemic issues.

Doctor Is Fired After Maternal and Infant Deaths at a Brooklyn Hospital

Negligence by medical staff led to infant death during childbirth.
Hospital faced major concerns and jeopardy declaration by state health officials.

What Researchers Discovered When They Sent 80,000 Fake Resumes to U.S. Jobs

Employers contacted presumed white applicants 9.5% more than presumed Black applicants on average.
Firms in industries like retail and car dealers were responsible for significant discrepancies in callbacks to white and Black applicants.

Is AI racially biased? Study finds chatbots treat Black-sounding names differently

Chatbots show significant bias based on names associated with race and gender.
AI chatbots display biases in various scenarios, disadvantaging Black people and women in most cases.
#redlining

Rural America Is in the Midst of an Eviction Crisis

Black rural Americans impacted by redlining and discrimination in lending.
Southern Black rural counties experience higher eviction filing rates than white counterparts.

Opinion: To redress racial bias in mortgage underwriting, scrap the credit score

The U.S. mortgage industry faces racial disparities in mortgage approval rates, reminiscent of historical redlining practices.
Redlining's impact extends beyond housing into broader societal issues such as air pollution and health disparities.

Rural America Is in the Midst of an Eviction Crisis

Black rural Americans impacted by redlining and discrimination in lending.
Southern Black rural counties experience higher eviction filing rates than white counterparts.

Opinion: To redress racial bias in mortgage underwriting, scrap the credit score

The U.S. mortgage industry faces racial disparities in mortgage approval rates, reminiscent of historical redlining practices.
Redlining's impact extends beyond housing into broader societal issues such as air pollution and health disparities.
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Students of color more likely to consider stopping out

Black and Hispanic students more likely than white peers to consider leaving college due to stress.
Emotional stress, personal mental health concerns, and expenses were top reasons for students considering dropping out.

Nearly 130,000 children exposed to lead-tainted drinking water in Chicago

Lead exposure is widespread in Chicago, disproportionately affecting Black and Latino residents.
AI analysis shows 19% of Chicago children using unfiltered tap water are at risk for lead exposure.

Maternal death rates may be sharply overstated: study

Inclusion of checkbox on death certificates led to misclassified maternal deaths
Maternal deaths stable, CDC recorded rates increased with disparities for Non-Hispanic Black women

Philly mayor might consider these lessons from NYC before expanding stop-and-frisk

Expansion of stop-and-frisk policies in Philadelphia debated post police killing.
Historical tough-on-crime approaches may not effectively reduce crime, according to data.
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