These States Have The Highest Mortality Rates- For Black Mothers, Outcomes Are Even Worse
Compared to similarly wealthy countries, the U.S. is "the most dangerous place to give birth." Black women are more than twice as likely to die during pregnancy and the period after childbirth than white women.
3 Black-Centered Reasons To Take Action On Earth Day
Do you remember a time when Black folk weren’t affected by climate change? Probably not, considering that the climate crisis has been hurting us for decades. We receive little to no support when it comes to receiving aid during a climate-related disaster.
Here’s How We Empower Pregnant Black Women
It’s up to policymakers to end the Black maternal health crisis. But in the meantime, with the right tools, Black moms can feel more secure approaching the medical system.
‘I Had 18 Months to Live, I’m Still Fighting Colon Cancer’
Black folks are 40% more likely to die from colon cancer. But seven years after diagnosis, Derrick Cameron tells why he keeps fighting.
Researchers Prove Stress Damages Black Kids’ Brains
Experts at Harvard found “substantial evidence” of the effects of structural racism, and increased post-traumatic stress disorder.
Opioid Overdose: Soon, You Won’t Need A Prescription To Save Someone
With the FDA allowing Narcan, a naloxone nasal spray, to be sold over-the-counter, the life-saving treatment could be coming to stores near you.
Black Patients Dress Up And Modify Speech To Reduce Bias
There is ample evidence of racial inequality in health care. An analysis by the nonprofit Urban Institute published in 2021 found that Black patients are much more likely to suffer problems related to surgical procedures than white patients in the same hospital.
Disparities In Diagnosis, Treatment For African Americans With Alzheimer’s
With African Americans disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s disease, education and planning are essential.
Life And Death: When Police Criminalize Young Black Men
In and out of schools, Black youth fear for their lives. And, for one teen in California, that fear comes every time he gets in his car.
What You Should Know About Adultification Bias
A reader’s guide to what adultification bias is, how it shapes the lives of Black children, and why this stereotype of Black childhood needs to change.
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America’s First Elected Black Governor Tells Activists, Politicians: ‘Don’t Stop. You...
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, 95, delivered a passionate keynote at the Richmond Crusade for Voters' 70th anniversary, urging activists to persist in the fight for justice. Reflecting on his historic career, from removing a racist state song to securing Virginia's MLK holiday, Wilder emphasized unity, perseverance, and the enduring importance of civic engagement and voting rights.
