Anyone can get cancer. Or asthma. As a PSA might put it, diseases don’t see race, place, or age. You know who does, though? Community planners and industrial developers, and that’s led to disproportionate rates of cancer in communities of color.
How a Partnership Between Social Workers and Librarians Can Help Drug Abuse
It may surprise you to learn that the nation’s librarians have a much more significant role in American communities than you might think. Across the nation, libraries have experienced a surge in patrons struggling with addiction, homelessness and mental illness. Resultantly, many branches have hired full-time social workers to serve at-risk patrons.
The Wild West. AGAIN!
A common reason people give for having a firearm is self-protection. But actually, having a firearm didn’t make me feel any safer.
What Do Rising Sea Levels Mean for Displaced Migrators?
As the world around us changes, society adapts, but how can a population that’s already struggling survive in a transforming environment?
Achieving Racial Diversity in Public Schools: We’ve Still Got a Ways to Go
To date, a college degree is still the best route toward building a satisfying and rewarding life. However, many underserved groups fail to receive adequate education to prepare for the rigors of higher learning.
Why Diversity Is Important in the Green Movement
The green movement is poised to save our civilization from destruction. In such a vital role for the survival of humanity, we must have an approach that is not only diverse but intersectional as well, taking into account the lived experiences of those working to preserve the planet.
The Decline of Youth Sport Participation in Rural America
Youth sports are at the core of a typical American upbringing. Not only do sports encourage important skills such as teamwork, self-confidence, and health, but student athletes can get the chance to qualify for college scholarships after high school graduation.
Stop Wasting Food at Home with These Preservation Tips
Food waste is a troubling issue in the U.S. Perfectly good food is squandered away each day, resulting in a waste epidemic. According to the National Resource Defense Council, up to 40% of the food in the U.S. is wasted. So how can you reduce your food waste at home? Here are some tips you can use to be more efficient with your food.
What’s Being Done to Stop Global Counterfeit Drug Production?
You may have heard of counterfeit drugs in the context of rave culture and illegal substances. However, you may be surprised to find out that there are a number of subpar, fake drugs flying around the global pharmaceutical industry itself. That’s right — people are getting counterfeit medication and suffering the consequences of it.
Gender Disparities in HIV Treatment and Awareness
HIV does not exclusively affect men. As reported by the Telegraph, the dilemma now is that women have been largely left out of the treatment and awareness for this disease.
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