Black women in the U.S. were 3.5 times more likely to die during childbirth than white women in 2023
Excessive bleeding, blood vessel blockages and infections are leading causes of maternal deaths.
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Black Maternal Deaths Remain High Despite Overall Decline In U.S.
While maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2023, Black women still died at more than three times the rate of white w ...
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Telemedicine Trends Upward Among Medicaid Beneficiaries With Schizophrenia
Upward telemedicine trends in schizophrenia treatment were rapid after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in state-operated agencies.
These Black-owned food businesses are making their mark in Memphis and beyond
This Black History Month, The Commercial Appeal is highlighting the contributions of Black residents to Memphis' food scene. The article features three Black-owned businesses: Sister Soul Seasoning, ...
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Experienced educators discuss how the president’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education would impact minority students
Concerns rise as the president's threat to dismantle the Department of Education looms, affecting vulnerable students and education standards nationwide.
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Gender Economic Inequality
The Williams Institute found that 38.5 percent of Black transgender and 48.4 percent of Latinx transgender adults were experiencing poverty. White cis-straight men had by far the lowest poverty rate, ...
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Interviews ID Factors Tied to COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Black Women
(HealthDay News) — Three main themes may largely explain COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black women in the United States: mistrust in health care and government, concerns over vaccine safety, and ...