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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

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Posted inPerspectives: The Powers That Be

South Side’s maternal health desert poses added risks for Black women during pandemic

by Curtis Black July 29, 2020July 30, 2020

The planned closing of Mercy Hospital underscores the dramatic loss of maternity services in Chicago over the past year — reflecting the failure of local government agencies to adequately fund critical services in vulnerable communities, advocates say.

Posted inPerspectives

Eliminating food deserts won’t help poorer Americans eat healthier

by Hunt Allcott, Jean-Pierre Dubé and Molly Schnell December 13, 2019December 13, 2019
Posted inHealth, Perspectives

Food deserts persist in Chicago despite more supermarkets

by Marynia Kolak, Daniel Block and Myles Wolf October 3, 2018October 14, 2018
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Health, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Beyond legal protections, disability rights advocates seek economic progress

by Curtis Black July 23, 2015May 15, 2017
Posted inTCR Talks

Ride With Me – a new way for youth to safely get around Chicago

by Sarah Turbin July 13, 2015July 16, 2015

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