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US news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days 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.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
NYC food

Monday's Headlines: 'It's the Pollution, Stupid' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The New York Times' coverage of alcohol and cancer neglects broader modifiable risk factors like pollution and lifestyle choices.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days 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.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
NYC food

Monday's Headlines: 'It's the Pollution, Stupid' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The New York Times' coverage of alcohol and cancer neglects broader modifiable risk factors like pollution and lifestyle choices.
more#public-health
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week 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.
#maternal-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Black maternal health is about more than survival it's about thriving | Venice Haynes

Maternal mortality rates for Black women in the U.S. remain unacceptably high despite overall declines.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are On The Rise As The Federal Government Cuts Funding For Maternal Health

The US has the highest pregnancy-related death rate among high-income countries, rising by 28% in five years.
Black Lives Matter
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

Tufts University researchers looking to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care

Black women in Massachusetts face far worse maternal health outcomes than white women, prompting urgent calls for change.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 week 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.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Black maternal health is about more than survival it's about thriving | Venice Haynes

Maternal mortality rates for Black women in the U.S. remain unacceptably high despite overall declines.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are On The Rise As The Federal Government Cuts Funding For Maternal Health

The US has the highest pregnancy-related death rate among high-income countries, rising by 28% in five years.
Black Lives Matter
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

Tufts University researchers looking to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care

Black women in Massachusetts face far worse maternal health outcomes than white women, prompting urgent calls for change.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 week 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.
more#maternal-health
#social-justice
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago
Online Community Development

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

Community banking is essential for addressing racial disparities and fostering local economies.
Local banks can provide a more equitable alternative to major financial institutions.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago
Online Community Development

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

Community banking is essential for addressing racial disparities and fostering local economies.
Local banks can provide a more equitable alternative to major financial institutions.
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
more#social-justice
#civil-liberties
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week 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.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

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.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week 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.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

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.
more#civil-liberties
#new-york-city
fromBlack Enterprise
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

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.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
US news

'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.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago
NYC politics

Tale of Two Cities: Report Finds Stark Racial Wealth Gap Among New Yorkers

Wealth accumulation is significantly more difficult for Latino and Black New Yorkers compared to their white counterparts.
The median wealth for Latino and Black New Yorkers is alarmingly low, highlighting stark racial wealth disparities.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
5 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.
NYC parents
fromBlack Enterprise
2 weeks 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.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

'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.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Tale of Two Cities: Report Finds Stark Racial Wealth Gap Among New Yorkers

Wealth accumulation is significantly more difficult for Latino and Black New Yorkers compared to their white counterparts.
The median wealth for Latino and Black New Yorkers is alarmingly low, highlighting stark racial wealth disparities.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
more#new-york-city
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
UK politics

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

Judicial independence is at risk due to government intervention in sentencing guidelines, particularly those addressing minority groups.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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

Mayor Eric Adams criticized Andrew Cuomo's handling of nursing homes during COVID-19, stating he caused unnecessary deaths and mismanaged the pandemic response.
#homeownership
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
SF real estate

Southern states have the highest mortgage denial rates

Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia had the highest mortgage denial rates in 2023.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
SF real estate

Southern states have the highest mortgage denial rates

Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia had the highest mortgage denial rates in 2023.
more#homeownership
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Medicine
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Infant Mortality and Births Increased In Most States With Abortion Bans, Studies Find

Abortion bans have led to increased infant mortality and birth rates in many states, significantly affecting disadvantaged communities.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Cancer's New Face: Younger and Female

More Americans are surviving cancer, but the disease increasingly affects young adults and women, with significant racial disparities in mortality rates.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
#tyreek-hill
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

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.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

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.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

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.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

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.
more#tyreek-hill
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

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.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
5 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.
#health-equity
Medicine
fromNews Center
7 months ago

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.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Medicine

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.
Medicine
fromNews Center
7 months ago

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.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Medicine

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.
more#health-equity
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

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.
#california
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

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.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
California

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
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

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.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
California

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.
more#california
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

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.
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