Adults living with a disability experience delays in access to medical equipment and supplies, contributing to worsening health outcomes, chronic pain, and mental health issues, according to a new Urban Institute report.
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Racial Bias Uncovered in Kidney Transplantation System: Thousands of Black Patients Prioritized After Years of Waiting
By Stacy M. Brown At issue is a once widely used test that overestimated how well Black people’s kidneys were functioning, making them look healthier than they really were. An […]
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Navajo to Nat Turner, Solar Eclipses Have Played Important Cultural Roles Through a Colorful History
From Navajo Beliefs to Nat Turner’s Revolt, Solar Eclipses Have Played Important Cultural Roles Through a Colorful History.
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5 Organizations Boosting Black Student Achievement
Black kids achieve is a collection of five nonprofit organizations that are providing support for Black children in education, mentorship, scholarships, and financial aid, to help them achieve their goals of college and career readiness.
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Preserved by Purpose: Spiritually Speaking and Listening
Jim Washington’s simple question changed the life of a young woman, leading to her professional and personal success as a writer and college English professor.
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Mural reveals Fair Park’s role in Juneteenth’s history
J.D. Moore was selected to be part of the Absolute Equality – Juneteenth Mural Project, a national project which features large scale murals in Galveston, Shreveport, Houston, Miami, Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago, to commemorate Juneteenth and highlight Fair Park’s historical significance.
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UT-Austin announces round of firings in latest step to comply with Texas’ DEI ban
The University of Texas at Austin has laid off about 60 employees in a move to comply with Texas’ DEI ban, with some offices expected to close by May 31.
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Exposing High Rates of Suicide Among Young Black Men in Rural Areas
Young Black men in rural areas are dying by suicide at alarming rates, due to childhood adversity and racism, and the system is failing to provide adequate support to prevent this.
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Why Are Teachers So Unhappy?
High-poverty school teachers experience higher levels of stress and frustration than their colleagues in more affluent districts due to poverty, chronic absenteeism, and mental health issues, as well as disengaged parents, student disruptions, and school administrators who do not support them.
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FAFSA Fiasco Could Keep Black Kids Out of College This Fall
The rollout of the redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid has been delayed and plagued with bugs and glitches, resulting in a 29% decline in overall applications and a 35% decline among low-income and minority students.