Lead exposure remains a concern in American schools, with some cities still struggling to provide safe drinking water and others with outdated infrastructure.
Tag: Flint, Michigan
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White House to Cities: Good Luck Fighting Lead Poisoning
Milwaukee and Cleveland are struggling to protect thousands of students from lead poisoning due to Trump administration budget cuts that have dismantled key public health protections across the country, leaving them without crucial expertise and assistance.
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A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint
Flint native Keyon Lovett is using art to promote unity and hope in the community, while other organizations like the Beats x Beers music tour, Comma Bookstore & Social Club, and the creative co-op space Art At The Market are also using art to promote continued growth and healing.
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Flint’s Toxic Water Poisoned Mental Health, Too
Flint residents are experiencing high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression as a result of the water crisis, which is exacerbated by the city’s high poverty rate and lack of mental health services.