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Bridging Academically Strong Students of Color with High Quality Teachers of Color
The recent report America’s Leaky Pipeline for Teachers of Color published by the Center for American Progress discusses the issue of the teaching profession not reflecting students’ increasing diversity. Authors of the report examine…
African Americans Exposed to More Polluted Air than Whites
A new study has found that communities of color are more likely than whites to be exposed to pollution. This project was conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota and published…
Baltimore Releases Community Health Equity Report
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies in partnership with Equity Matters, Inc. released a national health equity report entitled, “Place Matters for Health in Baltimore: Ensuring Opportunities for…
Infographic: Partnering to Keep Students of Color in Schools
A new report published by the National School Board Association examines minority students’ disparate experiences in educational achievement as compared to white students. Although graduation rates have increased for students overall, many students…
PLACE MATTERS Mississippi Teams Hold Food Day Meetings to Discuss Local Obesity Crisis
In celebration of Food Day—a nationwide celebration and movement for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food—the Mississippi PLACE MATTERS teams held a series of community events to discuss the connection between…
EVENT: Place Not Race: A New Vision of Opportunity in America
“Place Not Race: A New Vision of Opportunity in America” Click here to register for a discussion of Sheryll Cashin’s groundbreaking new book on race, place, and education Friday, May 16, 2014 10:00a.m.…
#PLACEMATTERS: Chemically Dangerous Zones Disproportionately Impact Minorities and the Poor
In a new report, the Environmental Justice and Health Alliance for Chemical Policy Reform examines the link between chemical disaster vulnerability zones and the demographics of the communities they affect. Communities that are…
State Average Mammography Screening Rates Lower for Korean American Women in California
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mammography is the best breast cancer screening tool for early breast cancer detection and treatment. Most recent data from the CDC indicates that African…
Study Highlights Achievement Gap for Minority Men at Community Colleges
The Center for Community College Student Engagement published a study related to its new initiative, Improving Outcomes for Men of Color in Community Colleges. Although men of color make up the largest portion of…
Latino Population Growth in US Driven by US births
The Latino population is the largest ethnic minority group in the United States, making up 17% of the current U.S. population, and projected to make up 31% of the 2060…