By Reuven Blau, THE CITY | Photo Courtesy THE CITY After a damning revelation eight years ago, state leaders changed the make-up of the Parole Board to combat inequality. It didn’t help. Black and Hispanic people in New York state prisons have a much higher chance to be denied parole than whites over the past […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Fentanyl addiction presents a unique and severe set of challenges, with profound effects on both physical and mental health. Introduction Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, has become a focal point in the opioid crisis, causing a dramatic rise in overdose deaths and addiction rates […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photos Courtesy of Attorney General’s Office The fentanyl crisis represents one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States, with wide-ranging impacts on Black, Brown, and White communities. This analysis has examined the mental, economic, and social consequences of fentanyl misuse across these demographics, highlighting systemic disparities […]