Social Movements & the Law

Misclassification raises fears of hidden health emergencies in one of the country’s most vulnerable populations

The COVID-19 crisis is hurting us all, but it’s not hurting us all equally. News links on the impact of COVID-19 on Black, Indigenous and People of Color and other racialized communities. Regularly updated.

The fight for Black women’s equal pay must address race and gender biases that erode Black women’s wages and undermine their ability to thrive.

On December 20th, Michigan-based family medicine physician Dr. Susan Moore died due to complications from COVID-19. Less than two weeks before her death, Moore shared her experience with racism at the Indiana hospital where she was being treated, showing yet another example of anti-Blackness and medical apartheid.

A half-dozen corrections agencies provide less detail than they did a year ago.

The already large racial wealth gap between white and black American households grew even wider after the Great Recession. Targeted policies are necessary to reverse this deepening divide.

“There is an intersectional dynamic going on that others may perceive both Asians and women and Asian women as easier targets,” one professor said.

The deaths of Layleen Polanco and Tony McDade highlight how Black trans Americans are treated and criminalized.

In this report, poverty rates are summarized by race and Hispanic origin for the United States, each state, and the District of Columbia.

ICE is turning away Arizona lawyers from immigration detention centers if they don’t have their own protective equipment.

Lawmakers, local officials and public health professionals took to Massachusetts' State House's steps. "This is not an Asian-American virus, this is not a Chinese virus."

OAKLAND, Calif. -  Today, the Bay Area Equity Atlas released an analysis of essential workers in the nine-county Bay Area region, finding that Latinx, Black, Filipinx, women of color, and immigrants are disproportionately represented in this workforce. Essential workers — grocery clerks, farmworkers, bus drivers, construction workers, janitors, healthcare workers, delivery drivers, and more —...

Public officials lament the way that the coronavirus is engulfing black communities. The question is, what are they prepared to do about it?

LGBTQ activists have conflicting ideas on how best to observe Pride this year, but all say the protests' missions parallel struggles for LGBTQ rights.

The vice presidential nominee inherits their legacy but also the stubborn resistance to their efforts.

A group of lawmakers in Elizabeth, N.J., authorized plans to build a monument to transgender civil rights activist Marsha P. Johnson. According to Union County officials, this would make Johnson the first transgender person in the country to be honored with a monument.

The medical schools in Tucson and Phoenix are engaged in several efforts related to recruitment, retention, mentoring, faculty development, curriculum, culture and more.

Women of color sit at the intersection of race and gender disparities—they should be at the center of policy solutions

Ninety-three percent of child care workers are women, and 45 percent are Black, Asian or Latino, while half of child care businesses are minority-owned.

“You wouldn’t like this job,” she says she was told. Facebook is only 3.9 percent Black and is facing an EEOC investigation.

24/7 Wall Street reviewed 2017 data from the U.S. Census Bureau to identify 11 distinct groups of Americans who are more likely to live in poverty.

Black women lead four of America's most prominent cities at a historic time for race relations. Activists question whether they're meeting the moment.

AAPI Women Lead's #ImReady Movement brings together AAPI women and supporters to raise visibility around #metoo in AAPI communities, violence and harassment, racial and gender discrimination, and glass ceilings. In addition, the conference aims to celebrate resiliency and leadership.

Find Asian-American addiction resources on Detox Local. Our list of trusted resources can help you or your loved one begin the path to recovery.

Harriet’s Apothecary envisions a world where Black, Indigenous, and People of color have the power, healing, and safety needed to live the lives we desire for ourselves and our communities.

Find top-rated treatment providers and inclusive resources that support recovery from substance abuse and mental illness.

Marked By Covid is the grassroots nonprofit leading the national movement for pandemic justice and remembrance. Founded by and for those most harmed, we promote health, equity, and pandemic prevention.

At Sunshine Behavioral Health, our goal is to help as many people as possible in their struggles with substance abuse. We believe that addiction and co-occurring disorders are treatable diseases and aim to show people that not only is sobriety possible, but repairing the damages of addiction is also achievable.

We prioritize the needs of black trans men, black trans women and black trans GNC/Non-binary people. Pass The Equality Act!