Special Report
What began as a call to action in response to police violence and anti-Black racism in America is now a global initiative to confront racial inequities in society including environmental injustice, bias in academia and the public health threat of racism.
The weaponization of medical language emboldened white supremacy with the authority of the white coat. How will we stop it from happening again?
Pairing the practice with greater accountability, better oversight of law enforcement and efforts to reimagine the role police play in communities could help reduce officers’ use of force…
Academic institutions and scientific organizations must embrace collective action
One of the forces behind #BlackInAstro week shares her optimism for the future
5 hours ago — Karen Kwon
Rubber bullets and tear gas are not as innocuous as they sound
June 23, 2020 — Kelsey D. Atherton
Public health specialist and physician Camara Phyllis Jones talks about ways that jobs, communities and health care leave Black Americans more exposed and less protected
June 12, 2020 — Claudia Wallis
Large crowds, tear gas and jail cells could contribute to transmission of the virus. But it would not be easy to separate that danger from the risks of states reopening businesses and workplaces…
June 22, 2020 — Tanya Lewis
Antiracism in science must be about much more than challenging the bigoted graybeards of our past
Some scientists call for police to stop using the chemical irritants, which could increase the risk of spreading COVID-19
June 8, 2020 — Will Stone and Kaiser Health News
Air pollution disproportionately impacts minority communities, and proposed changes would stymie efforts to address the disparity
June 12, 2020 — Jean Chemnick and E&E News
Here are 10 ways to reduce adverse outcomes
Some scientists and politicians have invoked baseless ideas about unknown genes, ignoring systemic inequality and oppression
June 10 is a day off from “business as usual” for non-Black academics and a day of rest for Black students, staff and faculty
June 9, 2020 — Gary Stix
Columbia University attorney Alexis J. Hoag discusses the history of how we got to this point and the ways that researchers can help reduce bias against black Americans throughout the legal system…
June 4, 2020 — Lydia Denworth
Co-organizers of the first Black Birders Week talk about the joy of the natural world and the work outdoor-focused groups need to do to reduce racism and promote inclusion
June 5, 2020 — Andrea Thompson
Such reviews are intended to allow community input and minimize harm to the environment
June 5, 2020 — Adam Aton, Scott Waldman and E&E News
Prescribing weight loss to black women ignores barriers to their health
June 4, 2020 — Sabrina Strings and Lindo Bacon
Experts and affected communities say environmental justice must be a key component of efforts to address climate change
June 4, 2020 — Daniel Cusick and E&E News