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Mental health among Afghan women deteriorating across the country, UN report finds
By Rahim Faiez On September 19, 2023 ISLAMABAD (AP) — The mental health of Afghan women, who have suffered under harsh measures imposed by the Taliban since taking power two years ago, has deteriorated across the country, according to a joint report from three U.N. agencies released Tuesday. Nearly 70% reported that feelings of anxiety, isolation and…
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A Chinese #MeToo journalist and an activist spent 2 years in detention. Their trial starts this week
By Ken Moritsugu On September 19, 2023 BEIJING (AP) — After two years in detention, a Chinese journalist active in the #MeToo movement will go on trial this week, along with a labor rights activist who was detained with her in 2021, one of their supporters said. China often silences activists by holding them incommunicado for a…
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Israel-Gaza: UN chief urges ceasefire; humanitarian supplies given green light to enter enclave
On October 18, 2023 Speaking in Beijing, Mr. Guterres said that a ceasefire would “provide sufficient time and space” to realize two essential appeals which he made earlier this week: to Hamas, for the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages held in Gaza, and to Israel, to immediately allow aid to enter the sealed-off…
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Rice announces final report from university’s Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice
By Andrew Bell On October 6, 2023 HOUSTON – (Oct. 6, 2023) – The Rice University Board of Trustees and Rice President Reginald DesRoches announced the release of the final report from the university’s Task Force on Slavery, Segregation and Racial Injustice in a message to the university community today. Led by Alex Byrd, vice provost for diversity, equity and…
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Economic empowerment, racial justice event planned for Muskegon Heights
By Skyla Jewell-Hammie On October 20, 2023 MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI – The heart of Muskegon Heights is about to witness an “extraordinary convergence of purpose” this weekend, officials say, as the community unites for the 2023 West MI Cooperative Economics & Racial Wealth Parity Fair. Development Company Main Street Loan Fund and Thredz.org, a community development…
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Dyslexia support proposals are back in the Michigan Legislature
By Hannah Dellinger On October 16, 2023 Four bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature this month would aim to better identify and teach students with dyslexia, and jumpstart reform initiatives that have stalled in the past. The new legislation comes with bipartisan support and follows years of failed efforts to better address dyslexia in school…
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RAPIDO acronym aims to raise stroke awareness within the Latino community
By Sam Baker On October 9, 2023 A CDC report found only 58% of Hispanic adults in the U.S. can recognize signs of stroke. The American Stroke Association last month adopted a Spanish acronym program developed by researchers at UT Health Houston to help raise stroke awareness within the Latino community. Dr. Claudia Perez, a…
Read MoreAlthea Gibson, Ida B. Wells among women to feature on new 2025 quarters
By Nick Robertson On October 17, 2023 A trailblazing athlete, activist and scientist are among the five women who will feature in a special run of quarters to be minted for 2025, the Treasury Department announced. The final honorees of the four-year American Women Quarters Program were announced Tuesday. The group includes journalist and NAACP…
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Parental rights take center stage in Ohio’s ballot battle over abortion
By Valerie Richardson On October 17, 2023 The pitched battle over Ohio Issue 1 is looking less about abortion and more about parents’ rights as opponents warn that the measure to enshrine “reproductive freedom” in the state Constitution goes beyond codifying Roe. Protect Women Ohio, the “no” on Issue 1 campaign, argues that the proposed…
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