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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.