BIPOC Renters Disproportionately at Risk as Federal Eviction Protections End Low-income families are “less likely to have savings to pay rent and more likely to have been employed in COVID-affected industries,” Vox reports. Shani Saxon Aug 2, 2021 11:54AM EDT
Why Black Doulas Matter and Where to Find Them Having a doula present during birth is about more than bringing “good energy” into the room. It’s about saving lives. Ayana Byrd Jun 30, 2021 12:32PM EDT
Inmates Sent Home Because of COVID-19 Pandemic May Have to Return to Prison Advocates say the pandemic offers a case study for a punitive system that doesn’t rely so heavily on incarceration. Shani Saxon Jun 28, 2021 2:55PM EDT
First-Generation College Students on Graduating into a Pandemic Four Smith College alum, and women of color, reflect and advise on financial literacy, emotional support, and mental health. Jessica Bacal, Shayla Bezjak-Martinez, Karime Gutierrez, Dionna Jenkins, Destiny Wiley-Yancy Jun 2, 2021 10:00AM EDT
Three Women Discuss Relearning Their Native Languages During the Pandemic For many, the practice of reconnecting with their native tongues has reinforced cultural connections. Fiza Pirani Mar 16, 2021 2:50PM EDT
Chicago Jail Has Largest Cluster of COVID-19 Cases in the Country Cook County Jail is currently reporting more than 350 cases, but a majority of the facility’s 4,500 residents have not yet been tested, according to a new report. Shani Saxon Apr 9, 2020 5:30PM EDT
