Nation Feb 22 Research reveals depths of racial and ethnic bias in health care By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas
Health Dec 17 Watch 6:05 How racial biases in medical algorithms lead to inequities in care Hospitals across the country are using software powered by algorithms with racial biases, according to a new report from a coalition of healthcare providers. This can cause physicians to misdiagnose medical conditions or delay critical treatment. Dr. Jayne Morgan, a…
Nation Mar 04 Judge approves plan between NFL, players to eliminate racial bias in concussion settlement A federal judge in Philadelphia has approved new rules that seek to eliminate racial bias in the testing and payout of NFL concussion claims. By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press
Nation Nov 04 Rittenhouse juror dismissed after joke about Jacob Blake shooting Prosecutors said the remarks as shared showed racial bias. In dismissing the juror, Schroeder said it was "clear that the appearance of bias is present and it would seriously undermine the outcome of the case."… By Associated Press
Nation Sep 15 Colorado AG: Probe finds Aurora Police racially biased Colorado’s attorney general says a civil rights investigation begun amid outrage over the death of Elijah McClain has found that the Aurora Police Department has pattern of racially biased policing. By Patty Nieberg, Associated Press
Jun 02 NFL pledges to halt ‘race-norming,’ review concussion claims of Black players By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race… Continue reading
May 07 Watch 6:10 How the US can address the ‘moment of crisis’ facing the AAPI community By Amna Nawaz, Alison Thoet Amna Nawaz speaks to Russell Jeung, a co-founder of the Stop AAPI Hate group and a professor of Asian American studies at San Francisco State University, about a growing and disturbing trend — a rise in hateful acts from slurs… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 9:53 Chauvin’s prosecutors reflect on the lessons from the trial By Judy Woodruff, Courtney Norris For three weeks, America and the world watched dozens of witnesses testify, and spent hours looking at video of George Floyd's murder at the trial of Derek Chauvin. Within days, other videos of deadly police encounters have renewed calls for… Continue watching
Nov 12 Appeals court clears Harvard of racial bias in admissions By Collin Binkley, Associated Press A federal appeals in court has upheld a district court decision clearing Harvard University of intentional discrimination against Asian American applicants. Continue reading
Jul 30 Report finds racial bias, bullying in Iowa football program By Ryan Foley, Associated Press An investigative report has found that the Iowa football program has suffered from racial bias against Black players and bullying by a small number of current and former coaches. Continue reading