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fromTruthout
2 days ago

"Excited Delirium" Is Pseudoscience. Police Often Cite It to Justify Brutality.

Anton Black was 19 years old when police officers chased him, shackled him, and left him face-down on the ground, struggling to breathe. He died from asphyxiation. Despite tireless objections from his family, the Maryland Medical Examiner called his death an accident. Until now. After Maryland's former head medical examiner testified in 2021 that Derek Chauvin was not responsible for George Floyd's death, concerns arose that his pro-law enforcement bias may have affected his office's decisions during his seventeen-year tenure.
Social justice
Public health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Later School Start Times Are Not Beneficial for All Students

Later school start times improve sleep for many adolescents, but benefits are uneven across racial and socioeconomic groups and may not reduce sleep-health disparities alone.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

This overlooked lifestyle change could be hurting your brain

U.S. leisure reading participation fell about 40% over two decades while remaining readers spend modestly more time, and racial disparities in reading widened.
Public health
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
1 week ago

Brooklyn Beep, Woodhull Hospital break ground on $20M birthing suite upgrade Brooklyn Paper

Woodhull Hospital will undergo a $20 million renovation, funded partly by $11 million from Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso, to modernize its Labor and Birthing Suite.
#education
fromsilive
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Staten Island Tech admissions: See who got in for upcoming academic year

fromsilive
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Staten Island Tech admissions: See who got in for upcoming academic year

fromABC7 Chicago
4 weeks ago

'Highballed': Communities of color over-taxed in Chicago area; what's being done to fix the problem

"Oh, I was stunned. I thought it was outrageous," Hayes said. It started with a staggering Cook County reassessment. Her home's value jumped from $116,000 to $240,000. Then, the tax bill more than doubled to more than $12,000 a year.
Chicago
fromTruthout
1 month ago

New Report Finds "Stand-Your-Ground" Laws Are Linked to Higher Homicide Rates

Stand-your-ground laws, effective in over half of U.S. states, are linked to increased homicide rates, racial outcomes disparity, and greater public costs.
US politics
#maternal-health
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

NYC Doula Program Boosts Birth Outcomes For Black, Hispanic Moms

The Citywide Doula Initiative significantly improves maternal health outcomes for Black and Hispanic mothers in NYC.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

People Are Twice as Likely to Die During Pregnancy in States With Abortion Bans

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

NYC Doula Program Boosts Birth Outcomes For Black, Hispanic Moms

The Citywide Doula Initiative significantly improves maternal health outcomes for Black and Hispanic mothers in NYC.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
4 months 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto's unhoused population more than doubled in 3 years, new city survey finds | CBC News

Toronto's unhoused population more than doubled in three years, surpassing 15,400 people, highlighting a critical homelessness crisis.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

New Report Documents Racist Rot at the Core of the Petrochemical Industry

The petrochemical industry perpetuates environmental racism and stark racial disparities within its workforce.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Black children arrested in London 15% more likely to be criminalised' than white children

Black children are 15% more likely to be criminalised than white children for similar offences, indicating systemic inequities in the justice system.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Partially Address Inequality the Painless Way

The past influences and shapes the present. Inheritance from state handouts and slavery perpetuates inequality, particularly between white and black Americans.
philosophy
#nypd
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months 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.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months 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.bbc.com
2 months ago

I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black

Lord Adebowale stated that the missed diagnosis of his mother, Grace, and the sub-standard care during her final hospital admission exemplify significant systemic issues within the NHS.
UK politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Amsterdam News
2 months ago

Stop + frisk monitor: Secretive NYPD unit overwhelmingly stops Black and Brown people

The Community Response Team faced criticism for high rates of unconstitutional stops and racial disparities during encounters, according to an independent monitor's report.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

May Jobs Reports Reveals Flat Unemployment Rate and Steady Job Growth-but Federal Worker Firings Continued Amid Recession Fears

The latest Labor Department jobs report showed that the unemployment rate in May stayed flat at 4.2%, while employers added 139,000 new jobs, reflecting a steady pace of hiring.
US politics
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

'It's not fair': Marvin Boomer's family, friends grieve at open-casket service

This gathering mourns Marvin Boomer's tragic death, highlighting systemic issues impacting Black and brown communities.
NYC parents
fromFingerlakes1.com
3 months ago

NYC youth unemployment remains high despite gains in 2024 | Fingerlakes1.com

Young New Yorkers, especially of color, face persistent labor market challenges despite some recovery.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Dan Abrams Shreds Stunningly Misleading' NYT Report on Post-George Floyd Police Killings

Dan Abrams criticizes a New York Times article for presenting misleading data on police killings post-George Floyd's murder.
NYC politics
fromWRVO Public Media
3 months ago

Report finds worsening racial disparities in New York parole process

Racial disparities in New York's parole decisions have worsened, with people of color facing a 33% lower chance of release compared to white individuals.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

California toughened penalties for theft and drug crimes. What does it mean for Alameda County?

California voters have shown a clear preference for tougher penalties on theft and drug crimes, suggesting a demand for stronger law enforcement despite budgetary concerns for treatment.
East Bay (California)
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Experts Credit Harm Reduction, Not Border Cops, for 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell by nearly 27% in 2024, a welcome decline after years of rising fatalities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Justice Dept. Investigates Minnesota Prosecutor Office Over Race Policy

Justice Department investigates Hennepin County's plea deal policy for potential illegal racial considerations.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months 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.
#child-welfare
NYC parents
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
4 months ago

NYC Child Welfare Investigations Disproportionately Target Low-Income Black And Latino Families, Per Report - Blavity

Child welfare investigations in NYC disproportionately affect low-income Black and Latino families, leading to job loss and social disparities.
NYC parents
fromBlack Enterprise
4 months 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.
NYC parents
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
4 months ago

NYC Child Welfare Investigations Disproportionately Target Low-Income Black And Latino Families, Per Report - Blavity

Child welfare investigations in NYC disproportionately affect low-income Black and Latino families, leading to job loss and social disparities.
NYC parents
fromBlack Enterprise
4 months 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.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago

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

Oscar Perry Abello expressed the importance of local community banking in combating racial disparities and climate change, advocating for a more locally controlled banking system.
Online Community Development
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

More than 150 million people are breathing polluted air in the US

Almost half of Americans live with unhealthy air pollution levels according to the 2025 report, worsened by climate change.
Minority communities are disproportionately affected by air quality issues, facing higher health risks.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Audit shows racial, income disparities in fines for building violations

Homeowners in Black and Brown neighborhoods face higher fines for building code violations, reflecting systemic inequities in enforcement practices.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

In Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley,' Black communities get all of the pollution-but very few of the jobs

Residents near chemical plants face pollution but lack job opportunities.
Significant racial disparities exist in the petrochemical workforce, particularly in Louisiana.
The Tulane study documents inequities in job representation for people of color.
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