Black Detroit’s Need To Demolish it’s High Incarceration along with It’s Downtown Jail
Detroit’s demolition of the Andrew C. Baird Detention Facility offers a powerful metaphor for what Black communities in Detroit and across Wayne […]
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A Multi‑System Failure in Black Neighborhoods
City Council Report Links Gun Violence, COVID Deaths, Housing Instability, and School Absences in Black Communities Dek A new City Council analysis […]
Institutional Racism Continues to Shape Daily Life for Black Londoners
Dek: From policing to healthcare, recent incidents highlight persistent racial disparities that continue to harm Black residents across the capital. Brief: A […]
Affordability Crisis Accelerates the Displacement of Black Londoners
Dek: New data shows that soaring rents and gentrification are driving Black families out of London, reshaping the city’s demographics and weakening […]
Southern Nevada Health Leaders Target Disproportionate Tobacco and HIV Impacts in Black Communities
Dek: New public health initiatives confront the outsized burden of tobacco-related illness and HIV rates among Black residents in Clark County. Brief: […]
New Report Shows Missouri Still Hasn’t Recovered From the Loss of Black Teachers After Integration
Subhead: More than 2,200 Black educators were displaced during integration—and the state’s classrooms still reflect that loss. A new St. Louis University […]
Environmental Racism Remains a Daily Reality in Michigan’s Black Cities
Dek: From Flint’s ongoing recovery to pollution exposure in Detroit and Muskegon, environmental injustice continues to shape health outcomes for Black residents. […]
SNAP Funding Shifts Threaten Food Security for Black Families
Federal budget changes could strain Louisiana’s ability to serve 850,000 low-income residents Louisiana is bracing for major disruptions to its food assistance […]
Kansas Black Leadership Council Expands Statewide Organizing and Policy Agenda
Dek: KBLC scales its advocacy work with new leadership programs, voter‑engagement efforts, and equity‑focused policy initiatives. Brief: The Kansas Black Leadership Council […]
New Health Equity Report Shows Severe Mortality Gaps for Black Kansans
Dek: Urban Institute findings reveal Black Kansans face higher death rates in seven of the nine leading causes of mortality. Brief: A […]