Via The Atlantic.  The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying The pandemic has exposed the bitter terms of our racial contract, which deems certain lives of greater value than others. Adam Serwer Staff writer at The Atlantic Six weeks ago, ahmaud arbery went out and never came home. Gregory and Travis McMichael, … Read More

Via The New York Times.  Trump Administration Erases Transgender Civil Rights Protections in Health Care By Margot Sanger-Katz and Noah Weiland A rule finalized on Friday by the Department of Health and Human Services means that the federal government no longer recognizes gender identity as an avenue for sex discrimination in health care. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration … Read More

Via Harvard Public Health.  AMERICA IS FAILING ITS BLACK MOTHERS For decades, Harvard Chan alumni have shed light on high maternal mortality rates in African American women. Finally, policymakers are beginning to pay attention. By Amy Roeder Serena Williams knew her body well enough to listen when it told her something was wrong. Winner of … Read More

Via The Modesto Bee.  How Kaepernick, Other Celebrities are Addressing COVID-19’s Racial Disparity BY TANASIA KENNEY APRIL 17, 2020 04:39 PM This article has Unlimited Access. For more coverage, sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter. To support our commitment to public service journalism: Subscribe Now. Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is among a handful of celebrities … Read More

Via Make the Road NY:   RESOURCES IN ENGLISH (Para español vea abajo) At Make the Road NY as we face this pandemic we are shifting our work to respond to this crisis and to protect our members, staff and community.  Here’s how we have been taking action: Creating and disseminating accurate, bilingual and culturally competent … Read More