Posts by Nicole Martinez
Rite Aid’s A.I. Facial Recognition Wrongly Tagged People of Color as Shoplifters
A popular pharmacy chain is has faced legal repercussions after using artificial intelligence to surveil shoppers.
Read MoreTenement Museum to Feature a Black Family’s Apartment for the First Time
A museum that depicts immigrant experiences in New York City now includes an exhibit about tenement living.
Read MoreFor Black Foster Children, Mentorship Is a Path to Adoption
Research offers a way for Black families to move from fostering to adoption that would decrease the number of Black children in the system.
Read MoreSmoke and Mirrors: Rise in Black Net Worth Is Not What It Seems
Black wealth is rising, but it is still way behind other ethnic groups. Barriers to creating wealth help the racial wealth gap persist.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Sexual Health on HBCU Campuses
An initiative has begun to help HBCUs support student sexual and reproductive healthcare as access is lost elsewhere.
Read MoreNew sickle cell treatment sparks feelings of hope and some hesitancy among Black patients
CRISPR technology promises better health for patients with sickle cell disease, but some still have reservations.
Read MoreFour Black founders on creating healing communities in LA: ‘so all of us can have access’
The Black community in Los Angeles comes together for unique experiences thanks to the efforts of these leaders.
Read MoreYes, Black Couples Face Fertility Issues Too
The results of one survey show that Black patients face stigma and stereotypes that despite dealing with infertility.
Read MoreA Play About Black Women’s Experiences, Met With Violence
French theatergoers won’t see all performers in “Carte Noire Named Desire” after racist violence caused Fatou Siby to step back.
Read MoreBeyoncé drops new single ‘My House’ following release of ‘Renaissance’ film
Fans of Beyonce have plenty to enjoy with a new single to celebrate the release of a film that is now in theaters.
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