BIPOC health professionals are struggling and overwhelmed from being infected with COVID-19, a rise in hospitalizations, and already existing health disparities
The increase in virtual events alleviated some of the barriers marginalized people face when attending in person, and disabled activists want to capitalize on the momentum for greater accessibility
The week before Christmas, Indianapolis Target employee Andrew Stacy was spreading the word about a unionizing effort at their store. The busy holiday season—and new anxieties raised by the recently emerged Omicron variant of COVID-19—was no reason for them to wait until the New Year. The conditions at
Impacted by the nationwide labor shortage, many workers are pushing for better conditions
Racial disparities in food insecurity only increased during the pandemic, and more than independent efforts are needed to fix a failing food system
Mothers of color disproportionately faced mental and emotional anguish during the pandemic shutdowns last year. Here’s how they’re doing almost two years later
Largely employed by meatpacking plants and farms, immigrant workers contend with hazardous conditions along with discrimination, low pay, and language barriers.
Lost amid attempts to control the pandemic and a deluge of anti-trans legislation, the need to ensure access to gender-affirming surgery continues to be overlooked.
While the restaurant industry decries a “labor shortage,” back-of-house restaurant workers are demanding safeguards to prevent more loss of livelihoods and lives to the pandemic.
No time off for parents, limited access to doctors, and other obstacles could prevent kids from getting their shots when vaccines become available.
Some health officials are taking what they’ve learned from the vaccine distribution to ensure equitable access for everyone.
Inconsistent policies about mask and vaccine mandates in schools leave Black families in a bind balancing their children’s safety and education.
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