Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers are leading a study to address the underrepresentation of Black women in clinical trials for the drug niraparib, by enrolling women of African descent in a study in Nigeria to understand how they metabolize the drug.

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Black patients recovering from major surgery are less likely to receive multimodal analgesia, a proven pain management approach, and are 74% more likely to be prescribed oral opioids in combination with IV opioids, despite the known risks of opioid addiction.

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Black women are disproportionately affected by working with predominantly white teams, as they are 51% more likely to leave the firm within two years and face a significant decrease in their chances of promotion.

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A new study from Princeton University and Liberation Ventures reveals that 36% of Americans support comprehensive reparations, while 19% are neutral and 46% are opposed, with support particularly strong among younger Americans and Democrats.

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Black women in the U.S. have a significantly higher risk of breast cancer mortality across all subtypes, due to factors such as systemic racism, socioeconomic inequality, and inadequate access to high-quality cancer treatment.

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African Americans have contributed significantly to the rise of "Black-majority cities" across the United States, with their strategic relocation to key cities amplifying their economic and political clout, despite facing challenges in housing affordability and healthcare access.

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Chrystul Kizer was sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing a man who allegedly trafficked her, despite a Wisconsin law that exempts sex trafficking victims from criminal accountability for offenses committed as a direct result of being trafficked.

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A study found that healthcare professionals use biased language in electronic health records, which could negatively impact the care that minority groups receive, and suggests that systemic changes in medical training and EHR usage are needed to address these disparities.

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The study from Opportunity Insights reveals that economic mobility trends in the U.S. have shifted significantly, with Black children experiencing increased earnings at all income levels and white children from low-income families experiencing a 30% increase in earnings gaps.

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John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, has declared a victory as Black farmers begin receiving payments from the $2.2 billion Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, which compensates farmers who faced racial discrimination in the USDA's farm lending practices before 2021.

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