health disparities
The New Nutrition Debate: RFK Jr.’s Food Policy Meets America’s Unequal Table
In Washington, it’s easy to talk about nutrition as an idea. But in Anacostia, or the Bronx, or rural Mississippi, “nutrition policy” lives in the ...
- Samantha Paulino
Low Iron Levels Hit Minority Communities Harder — Here’s Why
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the United States — but it doesn’t affect everyone equally. Studies show that...
- Jessica Wilson
Mental Health Gaps in Communities of Color | Harvard Study
What’s going on
A recent study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that adolescents from racial and ethnic minority groups in th...
Government Shutdown Threatens Food Access in Black & Brown Communities
What’s at stake
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a vital food-assistance program for low-income individuals and families. As...
- Jessica Wilson
When Access Is Limited: How Food Deserts Harm the Health of Black and Brown Communities
In many Black and Brown neighborhoods across the United States, the nearest grocery store isn’t just a few blocks away — it can be miles. These are...
- Jessica Wilson
Living with Chronic Illness: The Unseen Burden in the Black Community
Chronic illnesses—such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, asthma, and lupus—affect millions of Americans every year. But within the Black co...
- Jessica Wilson
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