Posted by The Opportunity Agenda | Jul 16, 2008 |
On June 18, 49-year-old Esmin Green was admitted to the Kings County Hospital Center psychiatric ward. After waiting to be seen for 24 hours, she fell to the floor, began to convulse and then passed out. Two security...
Read MorePosted by The Opportunity Agenda | Jul 15, 2008 |
Last Thursday, the American Medical Association issued an official apology for its past racism toward African American patients and physicians. Along with the apology were the findings of a study conducted by the...
Read MorePosted by The Opportunity Agenda | Jul 10, 2008 |
Detention Watch Network has created a new interactive map that is now accessible on their website. The map is a comprehensive tracking system that allows users to view the locations of detention centers,...
Read MorePosted by The Opportunity Agenda | Jul 8, 2008 |
On Sunday, the New York Times reported on employer opposition to immigration raids and other measures punishing the hiring of undocumented immigrants. According to the Times, “business groups have resisted measures...
Read MorePosted by The Opportunity Agenda | Jul 7, 2008 |
* A recent study has found that black men are more likely than white men and women to be unaware that they are suffering from high blood pressure, according to an article in Wednesday’s Reuters Health. The...
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