Researchers from Rutgers University and Michigan State University have received a five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging to study the long-term effects of structural racism on cognitive aging, physical decline, and frailty in Black Americans.
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Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Rankin County Sheriff’s Department3
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into Rankin County, Mississippi, and the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department to determine whether the department engages in unconstitutional practices, including excessive force, unlawful stops and arrests, and racially discriminatory policing.
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Pew Research Center report uncovers racial and political disparities in perceptions of local crime news
A new report from the Pew Research Center has revealed significant racial, ethnic, and political disparities in how Americans perceive and consume local crime news, with Black Americans being particularly likely to perceive local crime news as biased.
Posted inHealth
Study explores racial bias in language used by physicians in medical records
A study found that physicians’ notes for Black and Hispanic patients contained significantly more negative adjectives, which may have impacted the quality of care, and that systemic changes in medical training and EHR utilization are needed to reduce these disparities.
Posted inCivil Rights
ACLU warns of threats to civil liberties under potential 2nd Trump administration
The ACLU has released a memo detailing the dangers posed by a potential second Trump administration, including the exploitation of executive powers to spy on Americans and target political opponents, and outlined a roadmap to combat these threats.
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Raising successful kids: Picking the right school starts earlier than parents think
Parents should choose an early childhood education program that meets the unique needs of their child, rather than basing their decision on faded memories of youth, to ensure their child’s success.
Posted in2024 Elections
Deluge of deceit highlighted the 2024 presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump lied about various topics during the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election, while President Joe Biden criticized his performance and highlighted his past disrespect for veterans.
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Trump’s return to Capitol Hill draws protests and Democratic criticism
Former President Donald Trump’s return to Capitol Hill sparked backlash from Democratic leaders, who criticized his appearance at the site of the January 6, 2021, insurrection, and emphasized the importance of the upcoming elections.
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House Dems leader Jeffries blasts GOP Rep. on blasphemous Jim Crow comments
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denounced Rep. Byron Donalds’ remarks on Jim Crow as inaccurate and deeply offensive, while rapper 50 Cent met with lawmakers to advocate for Black entrepreneurs and Black representation in the liquor industry.
Posted inU.S. Government
More than 100,000 sign petition for Justices Alito and Thomas to bow out in Capitol attack cases
MoveOn has launched a petition calling for conservative Supreme Court justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas to recuse themselves from cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, citing potential conflicts of interest and a breach of ethics.
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AFL-CIO report exposes deepening racial disparities in workplace safety
The AFL-CIO has released its 33rd annual report, “Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect,” which highlights troubling racial disparities in workplace safety, with Black workers experiencing the highest rates of job fatality and Latino workers the most vulnerable.
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Supreme Court eases path for discrimination claims in job transfers
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Sgt. Jatonya Clayborn Muldrow, who alleged she was reassigned to a less prestigious role within the St. Louis Police Department because of her gender, making it easier for workers to pursue employment discrimination claims related to job transfers.