Category: Minorities

Rural Hospitals Are Shuttering Their Maternity Units

The New York Times – Business:
Citing costs, many hospitals are closing labor and delivery wards, expanding so-called maternity care deserts.
BAFTAs Make Changes for Better Representation Among Nominees

The New York Times – Movies:
Three years after an all-white lineup of actors was nominated, this year’s group is more diverse.
One Celebration the Super Bowl Will Lack: The Hiring of Black Coaches

The New York Times – Sports:
For the first time, the starting quarterbacks are Black. And there has been a surge of Black team executives. But those milestones overshadow a lagging record on hiring Black coaches.
How Asian Americans Are Redefining the Lunar New Year

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Some younger Asian Americans are creating their own holiday traditions, putting their own spin on lessons they’ve learned.
‘The Ability to Say Yes’ to Stories Long Neglected on the Screen

The New York Times – Movies:
People of color are financing a number of movies at the Sundance Film Festival focused on elevating underrepresented voices.
Global Car Supply Chains Entangled With Abuses in Xinjiang, Report Says

The New York Times – Business:
A new report on the auto industry cites extensive links to Xinjiang, where the U.S. government now presumes goods are made with forced labor.
How Some Skiers Are Taking Back the Mountains

The New York Times – Travel:
Big resorts are crowded, pricey and exclusive. But some skiers and snowboarders are trying to reclaim their sports by building a culture that is more inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how.
Sphinx Was Ahead of the Curve on Diversity in Classical Music

The New York Times – Music:
The Sphinx Organization, led by Afa Dworkin, is celebrating 25 years of pressing the field for more diversity in repertory and rosters.
Foreign Trade Competition Has Hurt Black and Disadvantaged Workers Most, Report Says

The New York Times – Business:
A government trade agency report suggested that the impact of trade policy differed for workers depending on their race and socioeconomic status.
Medication Treatment for Addiction Is Shorter for Black and Hispanic Patients, Study Finds

The New York Times – Business:
The analysis of 15 years of prescription data showed that the racial disparities are widening.
Macy’s Plans to Invest Millions to Fund Minority-Owned Businesses

The New York Times – Business:
The department store chain is investing $30 million over five years to support entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups in the retail industry.
Where $30 Billion to Fix Systemic Racism Actually Goes

The New York Times – Business:
In 2020, JPMorgan pledged to invest significant resources in closing the racial wealth gap. Here is what the bank did, and what it looks like when a private-sector company tries to fix a societal problem.