By Esther Claudette Gittens The term “white affirmative action” refers to systemic advantages that have historically benefited white individuals, often through practices like legacy admissions in higher education and nepotism in corporate environments. These mechanisms can perpetuate racial disparities by favoring candidates based on familial connections rather than merit. This article examines how such practices […]
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 […]