#racial-disparities

#racial-disparities

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

The rate of preterm births in the U.S. has increased by nearly 12% from 2014 to 2022.

Racial and age disparities in preterm births have become more pronounced, with Black mothers more likely to give birth prematurely. [ more ]

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

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

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

Black students taught by Black teachers less likely to be unnecessarily placed in special education classes. [ more ]

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

Ivy League schools reinstating standardized testing for admissions.

Historical shifts in stance on standardized testing in academia. [ more ]

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

Homeownership rates for Hispanic, Black, and Asian Americans grew despite high interest rates.

White Americans still have the highest ownership rates, but Asians and Hispanics had the largest gains. [ more ]

Black North Americans face disproportionate barriers to public spaces

The 'Being Black in Public' survey aims to bring the conversation about racial disparities in public spaces to the forefront [ more ]

Job discrimination and structural stressors contribute to higher risk behavior for HIV in non-white communities.

New technologies and innovations offer solutions to bridge disparities in HIV incidences and increase uptake in preventative measures. [ more ]

Negligence by medical staff led to infant death during childbirth.

Hospital faced major concerns and jeopardy declaration by state health officials. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

Black rural Americans impacted by redlining and discrimination in lending.

Southern Black rural counties experience higher eviction filing rates than white counterparts. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

The homeownership gap between Black Americans and other racial groups has widened over the past decade.

While homeownership rates have risen overall, Black Americans still face significant challenges in achieving homeownership. [ more ]

The United States has seen a 24 percent decrease in its prison population since 2009.

One in five Black men born in 2021 is likely to be incarcerated in his lifetime. [ more ]

Two new studies link police violence to sleep disturbances and racial gap in injuries involving Tasers.

Researchers found a pattern of sleep disturbances in Black people following police-involved killings, but not among white people. [ more ]

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 [ more ]

Examination of the association between PM2.5 exposure and stillbirth risk

Use of granular-level data for research on air pollution and stillbirth risk [ more ]

Families with workplace health insurance may have missed out on $125,000 in earnings over the past three decades due to rising premiums.

Rising health insurance costs are affecting workers' wages, particularly low-income employees and people of color. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

Gun violence among teens continues to rise during the pandemic.

Addressing the gun violence crisis requires more than just gun control, but also addressing the trauma and providing support within communities. [ more ]

California police officers are now required to provide the reason for stopping motorists and pedestrians before asking any questions.

The law aims to discourage pretextual stops and reduce racial disparities in traffic and pedestrian policing. [ more ]

New York City has mandated that police officers track the race of people they stop for questioning, in an effort to curtail racial disparities in policing.

The City Council passed the How Many Stops Act, requiring officers to report details of low-level investigative encounters, in an effort to provide a clearer picture of police work and address underreported racial profiling.

The new law could inspire other local governments to implement similar changes and data collection measures to diminish racial disparities in policing. [ more ]

People of color are underrepresented in the US electorate relative to their population size.

The gap in voter turnout between people of color and white people is widening, and voter suppression efforts play a role. [ more ]

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser cancelled class for no reason, leaving thousands of students without school.

The decision to close schools disproportionately affected black and Hispanic students, many of whom are considered 'at risk' according to government criteria. [ more ]

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defends hosting a holiday party for elected officials of color.

Wu criticizes the idea that talking about racial disparities is divisive. [ more ]

Three Walgreens locations in predominantly Black and brown neighborhoods in Boston closed within a week in 2022.

Residents protested the closures, citing limited access to pharmacies and life-saving medication.

Walgreens stated that they consider local market dynamics and changes in buying habits when choosing to close a store. [ more ]

The US prison population remains significantly larger than it was 50 years ago

People of color, particularly Black Americans, continue to be disproportionately represented in prisons [ more ]

Tanya Roberts, a descendant of enslaved people, is working towards homeownership through the PDX Housing Solidarity Project, which aims to address racial disparities in homeownership.

Roberts initially had reservations about trusting white people to help her, but has developed more trust through her work with the Project. [ more ]

Black people in Chicago have been disproportionately affected by homicide for decades.

The high death rate of Black people in Chicago is not being adequately addressed by elected officials. [ more ]

California is lagging behind other states in terms of child wellbeing indicators despite its high tax burden and progressive leanings.

Children Now's report highlights the racial and economic disparities in the state's treatment of children, with C-minus or lower grades in nearly half the evaluated categories. [ more ]

A local economist in Santa Clara County is launching a video and podcast project to bring attention to the disparities faced by African Americans in the region.

The project highlights employment disparities, including the trend of African Americans being the last to reach full employment and the first to be laid off during recessions. [ more ]

People of color who have a doctor who looks like them report more satisfaction with their health care.

Black, Hispanic, Asian, and American Indian and Alaska native adults were more likely to report negative interactions during health care visits. [ more ]