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 […]
Category: Racial Equity
Kansas Black Legislative Day Pushes Lawmakers on Equity, Investment, and Representation
Dek: Advocates and legislators gather at the Capitol to confront economic inequity, underinvestment, and policy barriers facing Black Kansans. Brief: Kansas’s annual […]
Iowa’s Black Community Pushes Back Against AI‑Driven Racial Bias
Dek: As AI tools spread across workplaces and public systems, Black Iowans join national calls to confront algorithmic discrimination. Key Points Why […]
Des Moines Schools Face Rising Tensions and Safety Concerns for Black Students
Dek: Community advocates warn that recent incidents in the Des Moines metro highlight ongoing racial disparities in school climate and student safety. […]
Iowa’s Black Population Growth Highlights Persistent Economic Inequities
Dek: New demographic data shows rapid growth in Iowa’s Black population, but income and poverty gaps remain stark. Key Points Why It […]
Mid‑Decade Redistricting Push Raises Concerns About Diluting Black Political Power
Dek: Indiana Black Legislative Caucus warns that proposed redistricting could weaken representation in districts with large Black populations. Key Points Why It […]
Indianapolis Black Youth Face Escalating Mental Health and Violence Crisis
Dek: Community leaders warn of alarming increases in youth suicide, trauma exposure, and non‑fatal shootings among Black teens. Key Points Why It […]
Indiana’s Eviction Crisis Intensifies, Disproportionately Impacting Black Renters
Why It Matters Eviction is both a cause and consequence of poverty, and Black Hoosiers are overrepresented among renters in high‑filing ZIP […]
TECH, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
AI Data Center Boom Raises Pollution and Energy Concerns for Black Neighborhoods Illinois’ push to become a national AI infrastructure hub is […]
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Illinois Launches New Justice Grants Amid Persistent Racial Disparities in Policing and Sentencing Black Illinoisans remain disproportionately targeted by the criminal legal […]