Doulas provide culturally informed, trauma-sensitive support to pregnant Black women in Dallas County, helping to address racial inequalities in maternal healthcare and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Tag: racial disparities
Posted inEducation
Double Discipline: The New Weight Black Kids Will Carry in Schools
Trump’s executive order to disregard race or equity in disciplinary decisions could exacerbate the existing disproportionate punishment of Black students, while educators and advocates urge for restorative justice practices and courage to protect Black children in the classroom.
Posted inHomepage
Overhaul Needed: Tackling Youth Incarceration and Racial Disparities
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In its report, “System Reforms to Reduce Youth Incarceration: Why We Must Explore Every Option Before Removing Any Young Person from Home,” the Sentencing […]
Posted inClimate Justice
Remote Work’s Climate Benefits Bypass Black Workers
Remote workers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by up to 58% compared to on-site workers, and they also enjoy other benefits such as a richer social life and a better work-life balance, but the benefits are more readily available to white and well-off workers.
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Dems Introduce Bill to Eradicate Solitary Confinement, Highlighting Racial Disparities
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA A group of House Democrats is spearheading legislative efforts to dismantle the practice of solitary confinement, a punitive measure that disproportionately affects […]
Posted inPolitics
Dallas City Council approves new housing policy dedicated to reducing racial disparities in Dallas housing
The Dallas City Council has approved a new housing policy, Dallas Housing Policy 2033 (DHP33), intended to replace the Comprehensive Housing Policy. With this new policy, the City seeks to […]