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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.

Domestic violence victim placed in caravan instead of home, damning report finds

The rise in children under Deprivation of Liberty orders reveals significant issues in the social care system, prioritizing profit over children's safety.

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.

Domestic violence victim placed in caravan instead of home, damning report finds

The rise in children under Deprivation of Liberty orders reveals significant issues in the social care system, prioritizing profit over children's safety.
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Lack of affordable childcare for workers costs Florida businesses $4.5 billion per year

Affordable childcare options are essential for parents to remain in the workforce. Maria Vasquez's experience illustrates the financial barriers many face.
#racism

How white supremacy became a global health problem

Racism in healthcare leads to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment for marginalized groups.

What JD Vance gets wrong about the housing crisis

Housing scarcity is wrongly attributed to immigrants, when the real issue is a chronic shortage caused by exclusionary policies and zoning laws.

How white supremacy became a global health problem

Racism in healthcare leads to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment for marginalized groups.

What JD Vance gets wrong about the housing crisis

Housing scarcity is wrongly attributed to immigrants, when the real issue is a chronic shortage caused by exclusionary policies and zoning laws.
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#police-brutality

Eric Garner, 10 Years Later

The lack of accountability for officers involved in Eric Garner's death and subsequent promotions highlight systemic issues within law enforcement.

Video shows Phoenix police burning man during arrest: Like acid on my skin'

Phoenix police officers are accused of inflicting severe burns on civilians during detentions, indicating systemic issues within the department.

Eric Garner, 10 Years Later

The lack of accountability for officers involved in Eric Garner's death and subsequent promotions highlight systemic issues within law enforcement.

Video shows Phoenix police burning man during arrest: Like acid on my skin'

Phoenix police officers are accused of inflicting severe burns on civilians during detentions, indicating systemic issues within the department.
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Daniel Penny to Go on Trial for Fatally Choking Jordan Neely on Subway

Penny's chokehold on Neely has raised questions about self-defense versus accountability for actions leading to death.

Another child is dead in NYC, as officials care more about 'social justice' than protecting kids

Jahmeik Modlin's tragic death emphasizes the urgent need for better child welfare systems and effective prevention strategies to protect vulnerable children.

Eilis O'Hanlon: What Aoife Johnston's family needs to know now is who is to blame for her death

Healthcare systems struggle with communication and coordination, impacting patient experience.
Most errors in healthcare lead to discomfort rather than severe outcomes.
#mental-health

Dear James: I See Every Tiny Problem as a Social Injustice

The constant search for systemic issues in everyday conflicts can lead to exhaustion and hinder personal well-being.

The appalling neglect of mentally ill people in Britain | Letters

Mental health community services face severe underfunding resulting in neglect that can lead to tragedies.
Families are often excluded from the mental health support process, making it harder to help loved ones.

Dear James: I See Every Tiny Problem as a Social Injustice

The constant search for systemic issues in everyday conflicts can lead to exhaustion and hinder personal well-being.

The appalling neglect of mentally ill people in Britain | Letters

Mental health community services face severe underfunding resulting in neglect that can lead to tragedies.
Families are often excluded from the mental health support process, making it harder to help loved ones.
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Detective who helped jail evil Brother Ambrose 'not in least' surprised by scale of child sex abuse found by Scoping Inquiry

A report revealed 294 allegations of abuse at Brothers of Charity schools, highlighting systemic failures in child protection.

Payments for Windrush victims denied compensation

Over £400,000 secured for Windrush victims wrongly denied compensation highlights ongoing issues with the Home Office compensation scheme.

Grenfell: Muslim survivors denied halal food while being rehoused, inquiry finds

Kensington and Chelsea Council failed Muslim survivors of Grenfell Tower by not providing adequate halal food during their temporary accommodation.
from www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Black freedom has never been on the ballot

Marginalized communities feel exploited by political parties, who only seek support without delivering real change.

Affordable Housing Is in Crisis-Can Design Help Solve It?

There is a severe shortage of affordable housing in the United States, affecting millions of low-income families nationwide.

Exonerated: Bay Area leaders react after Navy clears Black sailors convicted in World War II Port Chicago explosion

Black sailors charged with mutiny in 1944 after explosion now exonerated by Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro after 80 years, acknowledging injustice and systemic issues.

One Way to Help Employees Build Emergency Savings

Intentional cooperation can lead to impactful solutions for systemic financial insecurity through innovative programs like workplace-based emergency savings plans.

Social workers warn system is on the brink' as baby murder lays bare failings

Social workers struggle due to high caseloads, inadequate safeguarding practice.
Calls for more funding to address systemic issues in the social services sector.

Jonathan Kozol Fought School Inequality for Decades. Here's One Final Plea.

Kozol's writing highlights the inadequate education of poor Black and Hispanic children.
He criticizes systemic inequality in schools and questions the impact of past reform efforts.

Mind-boggling: Santa Clara County supervisor blasts secrecy of state report in baby Phoenix's death

Santa Clara County Supervisor criticizes the California Department of Social Services for withholding an investigation report on the county's child welfare agency
Supervisors are calling for disclosure of the report to identify and address systemic issues

Police Violence Is Also Political Violence - and Deeply Normalized in the US

Biden urges against normalizing violence, fails to address normalized police violence.

How to Think about Supporting Black Business Differently - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Myriad challenges for Black entrepreneurs remain in Baltimore, despite the efforts to heal since Freddie Gray's death.
from time.com
5 months ago

Most Black Americans Believe U.S. Institutions Are Conspiring Against Them, a Pew Poll Finds

Black Americans regularly experience racial discrimination shaping their perceptions of US institutions and systemic issues.
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