All articles tagged with #minority communities
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
The Supreme Court has approved nearly $800 million in cuts to NIH grants, enabling the Trump administration to reduce funding for health research concerning minority, gay, and transgender communities amid ongoing legal disputes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
New York City is launching a $4 million "vaccine equity" campaign to target poorer neighborhoods with lower vaccination rates. The initiative aims to curb infections and deaths from COVID-19 and the flu in predominantly minority communities. Grants will be provided to 18 not-for-profit groups to expand vaccine coverage in two dozen neighborhoods. The campaign will also raise awareness about long COVID and its impact on individuals' health. The effort is part of the city's broader Building Resiliency and Vaccine Equity outreach campaign, which focuses on neighborhoods most impacted by COVID-19 and health disparities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Many people from minority communities, including those with darker skin tones, are less likely to use sunscreen due to various myths and misconceptions. Some believe that their natural melanin provides enough protection against the sun, while others may rely on DIY remedies or have a lack of knowledge about the importance of SPF. However, experts emphasize that melanin only offers minimal protection, equivalent to an SPF rating of around seven. Lack of education, marketing targeted towards white people, and limited availability of sunscreen products for diverse skin tones contribute to this issue. Accessibility and affordability of sunscreen are also raised as barriers, with calls for the removal of taxes on sunscreen in the UK.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, a historic Black fraternity, has decided to move its 2025 conference from Florida in protest against Governor Ron DeSantis's "assault" on minority communities. The fraternity cited DeSantis's controversial stance on slavery, gerrymandering of Black voting districts, and laws making it harder for minorities to vote as reasons for their decision. Alpha Phi Alpha joins a growing list of companies and organizations boycotting Florida due to its "harmful, racist, and insensitive policies against the Black community." The move highlights the economic impact of lost business to the state and the ongoing fight for social justice on behalf of African Americans and marginalized communities.