The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a Black mother outside her child’s school after an officer confronted her about leaving her car illegally parked and unattended. This level of force on an unarmed woman in a school pick-up line is outrageous!
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Miscarriage risk is 43% HIGHER for Black women than white women, finds a new global study.
Clearly identified risk factors:
⚠️ Black ethnicity
⚠️ Air pollution
⚠️ Exposure to pesticides
⚠️ Persistent stress
⚠️ Working night shifts
⚠️ Alcohol & smoking. bbc.com/news/health-56…
Medical racial bias toward Black moms is a BIG problem with doctors/nurses ignoring warning signs and symptoms, misdiagnosis, and malpractice!
Systemic inequalities and environmental racism plagues communities of color. Air pollution is one of many factors hurting Black families. Lead paint, poor water quality, and toxins too!