People Of Color News

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Food Allergies Disproportionately Affect People of Color, Study Shows

People of color and those in lower income brackets seem to be disproportionately affected by food allergies, compared with people who are White and at higher incomes, a new study finds. The study found that Asian, Black and Hispanic people were much more likely to report having food allergies than White people. The study cannot determine why more people of color have food allergies, but it’s probably not an issue of genetics. Regardless of the reason, doctors should be aware that people of color are more likely to have food allergies and should screen for them.

via CNN|

#disparities #environment #food-allergies

health2 years ago•8 min saved

The Importance of Sunscreen for Black People, According to Dermatologists.

People with darker skin complexions are at a lower risk of developing skin cancer due to sun exposure, but the risk is not zero. Many dermatologists say that Americans with darker complexions still face a real risk from the sun, including a higher risk of death if they do get melanoma. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that people with darker complexions use tinted mineral sunscreen with an SPF of 30. Melanoma tends to be deadlier for Black people, who often are diagnosed at later stages. Everyone, no matter their complexion, can get a sunburn, and sunscreen effectively defends against other types of skin cancer as well as sunburns, hyperpigmentation or discoloration, and eventual signs of aging caused by the sun.

via The Washington Post|

#health #melanoma #people-of-color

education2 years ago•4 min saved

The Impact of Book Bans on Education and Librarianship.

Nonprofit organization PEN America tracked school book bans in the 2022-23 school year and found that 874 unique titles were affected by 1,477 instances of individual book banning across 37 states, including Michigan. Most bans occurred to books by or about people of color or LGBTQ individuals. Michigan reported 18 book bans across five school districts, with 16 unique titles banned. The banned books include "Gender Queer: A Memoir" and "Push" by Sapphire, which is banned in three districts.

via MLive.com|

#banned-books #education #lgbtq

literature2 years ago•4 min saved

Victor LaValle's 'Lone Women': A Novel Review.

Victor LaValle's new novel "Lone Women" is a horror-western that centers around Adelaide Henry, a Black woman who moves to Montana in 1915 to homestead as a "lone woman" after her family's secret leads to her parents' deaths. The book expertly combines adventure and terror while also addressing the psychological horror of family secrets. LaValle's refreshing take on the western genre centers around women and people of color, making it a welcome antidote to past westerns.

via NPR|

#family-secrets #horror #literature

society2 years ago•1 min saved

Book banning attempts surge to unprecedented levels in 2022.

Attempted book bans in 2022 hit an "unparalleled" 20-year record, with more than 1,250 book challenges at school and public libraries, according to the American Library Association. A total of 2,571 unique book titles were targeted for censorship, with the majority written by or about members of the LGBTQ community and people of color. The ALA said the skyrocketing number of challenges is in part the result of the use of book lists compiled by censorship groups, with 58% of censorship attempts directed at books and materials in school libraries.

via Axios|

#american-library-association #book-bans #censorship

business2 years ago•6 min saved

Founder concerns rise as Silicon Valley Bank collapse looms.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has raised concerns among startup founders of color, who fear it will become even harder to secure funding or a financial home supporting their startups. SVB had opened its doors to such entrepreneurs, offering opportunities to form crucial relationships in the technology and financial communities that had been out of reach within larger financial institutions. But smaller players have fewer means of surviving a collapse, reflecting the perilous journey minority entrepreneurs face while attempting to navigate industries historically rife with racism.

via The Associated Press|

#banking-crisis #business #funding

business2 years ago•6 min saved

SVB's collapse raises concerns for tech industry and beyond.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has raised concerns among startup founders of color, who fear it will become even harder to secure funding or a financial home supporting their startups. SVB had opened its doors to such entrepreneurs, offering opportunities to form crucial relationships in the technology and financial communities that had been out of reach within larger financial institutions. But smaller players have fewer means of surviving a collapse, reflecting the perilous journey minority entrepreneurs face while attempting to navigate industries historically rife with racism.

via Yahoo News|

#business #funding #minority-owned-banks

business2 years ago•6 min saved

US Banking Crisis and Silicon Valley Bank Fallout Raises Concerns for Founders of Color and Big Tech.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has raised concerns among startup founders of color, who fear it will become even harder to secure funding or a financial home supporting their startups. SVB had opened its doors to such entrepreneurs, offering opportunities to form crucial relationships in the technology and financial communities that had been out of reach within larger financial institutions. But smaller players have fewer means of surviving a collapse, reflecting the perilous journey minority entrepreneurs face while attempting to navigate industries historically rife with racism.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#business #funding #minority-owned-banks