Space & PhysicsJune 25, 2020
Black Astronomers Highlight Achievements and Obstacles
One of the forces behind #BlackInAstro week shares her optimism for the future
The Black Lives Matter Movement
What began as a call to action in response to police violence and anti-Black racism in the U.S. is now a global initiative to confront racial inequities in society, including environmental injustice, bias in academia and the public health threat of racism
OpinionJune 25, 2020
On Racial Justice, Statements Are Not Enough
Academic institutions and scientific organizations must embrace collective action
PolicyJune 23, 2020
What ‘Less Lethal’ Weapons Actually Do
Rubber bullets and tear gas are not as innocuous as they sound
Public HealthJune 22, 2020
How to Evaluate Coronavirus Risks from Black Lives Matter Protests
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
BehaviorJune 17, 2020
Police Violence Calls for Measures beyond De-escalation Training
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
OpinionJune 12, 2020
For Scientific Institutions, Racial Reconciliation Requires Reparations
Antiracism in science must be about much more than challenging the bigoted graybeards of our past
PolicyJune 12, 2020
Soot Rule Thrusts EPA into Spotlight on Race
Air pollution disproportionately impacts minority communities, and proposed changes would stymie efforts to address the disparity
Public HealthJune 12, 2020
Why Racism, Not Race, Is a Risk Factor for Dying of COVID-19
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
OpinionJune 10, 2020
Policing Can Take a Lesson from Health Care
Here are 10 ways to reduce adverse outcomes
PolicyJune 10, 2020
Scientists and Others Stage a #Strike4BlackLives
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
PolicyJune 9, 2020
Grieving and Frustrated: Black Scientists Call Out Racism in the Wake of Police Killings
An academic strike is planned for this week, alongside marches and demonstrations worldwide
Public HealthJune 8, 2020
Teargassing Protesters during an Infectious Outbreak Is ‘a Recipe for Disaster’
Some scientists call for police to stop using the chemical irritants, which could increase the risk of spreading COVID-19
OpinionJune 7, 2020
Racism, Not Genetics, Explains Why Black Americans Are Dying of COVID-19
Some scientists and politicians have invoked baseless ideas about unknown genes, ignoring systemic inequality and oppression
OpinionJune 6, 2020
George Floyd’s Autopsy and the Structural Gaslighting of America
The weaponization of medical language emboldened white supremacy with the authority of the white coat. How will we stop it from happening again?
EnvironmentJune 5, 2020
Trump Waives Environmental Reviews, Vulnerable Communities Could Bear the Brunt
Such reviews are intended to allow community input and minimize harm to the environment
PolicyJune 5, 2020
Black Birders Call Out Racism, Say Nature Should Be for Everyone
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
PolicyJune 4, 2020
Minneapolis Launched a Groundbreaking Climate Plan, But Left Minorities Out
Experts and affected communities say environmental justice must be a key component of efforts to address climate change
PolicyJune 4, 2020
A Civil Rights Expert Explains the Social Science of Police Racism
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
PolicyJune 4, 2020
The Racist Roots of Fighting Obesity
Prescribing weight loss to Black women ignores barriers to their health