When Given the Choice, Who Would You Choose?
By Sarah Prosser Introduction The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin (U.S. Department of Labor). However, the year is now 2021, and persons of color continue to experience … Read more
Impact of Residential Segregation On Racial Health Disparities
By Checkna Diawara Bagayoko Introduction In a time where the world is recovering from a global pandemic, opinions surrounding healthcare are more relevant than they have been many years. In December of 2020, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more
Intersectionality and Racial Health Disparities
By Odi Uhegwu Introduction Intersectionality allows for the understanding of several identities that a person possesses that are different but not independent of each other. These identities include race, sex, gender identity, class, sexual orientation, ability, etc. It is important … Read more
Healthcare Inequalities Varying by Race
By Nithya Gurumurthy Introduction Racism in America affects people of color in multiple aspects of their daily lives, however, healthcare discrimination is especially impactful, as these inequities can have impacts that can be carried past health detriments. Racism in healthcare … Read more