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Confronting Racial Inequities: The Journey to Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis

Confronting Racial Inequities: The Journey to Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis

As summer 2020 unfolded, the nation faced a convergence of crises that highlighted racial disparities. Acknowledging the Crisis The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted communities of color, while the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers sparked nationwide protests. In response, California’s San Bernardino County, along with other municipalities, declared racism a public health crisis, … Read more

Travis King Seeks Refuge in North Korea, Citing Inhuman Treatment and Discrimination

In a significant turn of events, Travis King, a US Army private, has sought refuge in North Korea, alleging “inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination” in the United States and the military. North Korean state media confirmed on Wednesday that Travis King had crossed into North Korea from South Korea on July 18. Allegations of Inhuman … Read more