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Top 5 Health Care Challenges Faced by Black Americans

TL/DR - According to a 2021 Pew Research Center survey, most Black Americans believe health outcomes have improved over the past two decades and their experiences with healthcare have been generally positive. However, there are broad concerns about structural issues in healthcare and disparities in outcomes, such as higher mortality rates from…

Davis, Smith-Jackson Join N.C. State Engineering Hall of Fame

TL/DR - Lauren Davis, Ph.D., and Tonya Smith-Jackson from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have been inducted into North Carolina State University’s Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame. Davis was the sole recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award, having…

El Paso County Files Lawsuit Against Texas Immigration Law

TL/DR - Texas civil rights organizations and El Paso County are suing the Texas Department of Public Safety over a new law, Senate Bill 4, that allows state law enforcement to detain and deport illegal migrants. The ACLU, filing the lawsuit, claims this new law is "patently illegal," citing that it infringes on the federal government's exclusive…

500 Backpacks Packed by Grand Rapids Volunteers for Foster Kids

TL/DR - A group of volunteers in Grand Rapids, Michigan, have packed 500 backpacks with care items for children entering foster care in the state. The initiative is a partnership between non-profits Comfort Cases and HAP CareSource, with the backpacks containing personal hygiene items, a new pair of pyjamas, a book, a soft toy, a blanket and an…