Racial discrimination ages Black Americans faster, according to a 25-year-long study of families
A study of 800 Black American families shows early experiences of racism have long-term consequences for physical and mental health.
Sierra Carter, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Georgia State University
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Nov. 17, 2020 • ~5 min
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~5 min
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Coronavirus: allocating ICU beds and ventilators based on age is discriminatory
Being a member of a certain age group shouldn't be a liability.
Alexandru Marcoci, Teaching Assistant Professor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill •
conversation
April 22, 2020 • ~6 min
April 22, 2020 • ~6 min
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