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  • Deatrice Edie, a McDonald's employee, looks on at her home after a protest outside a branch restaurant for a raise in their minimum wage to $15 an hour

    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
    Silhouette of a pregnant woman.

    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
    Tomoka Correctional Institution in Daytona Beach, Florida

    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
    Two Black women dressed in black graduation caps and gowns look at an image on a cell phone

    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
    The word "hello" spelled out in different languages on brightly painted pieces of wood

    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
    The brick exterior of the Cook County Jail in Chicago

    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

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