Christion Abercrombie has not ceased to amaze. It was considered a miracle when the former Tennessee State University linebacker rapidly recovered from a severe brain injury and began taking online courses to complete his degree. On Saturday, Abercrombie inspired once…
Former state Sen. Thelma Harper passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday, April 22. Harper’s daughter, Linda Harper, tweeted the following statement: “It is with an unimaginable sorrow and heartbreak that we announce the passing of my mother…
In 2019, there were more than 73 million children in the United States, making up 22% of the nation’s population. Children of color made up 49.8% of all children, and more than half of the 19.6 million children under five…
A New York University Law Review recently found that law enforcement agencies “are increasingly using predictive policing systems to forecast criminal activity and allocate police resources.” Yet in numerous jurisdictions, these systems are built on data produced during documented periods…
As America continues to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, prioritizing and educating the most at-risk populations about vaccines is crucial to tackling the pandemic. COVID-19 has further exposed the racial and ethnic health inequities in the United States. According to a KFF…
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have announced actions to strengthen health equity and address racial disparities in maternal health through increased investment in reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. The White House said the president’s discretionary funding request…
