News Feature Channel: Civil Liberties

New Study Unveils Dynamics of Sexual Racism Among Young Sexual Minority Black Men

School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:05:12 EST

Ryan Wade, a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work, has published a new research article titled "Whose Role is It Anyway? Sexual Racism and Sexual Positioning Among Young Sexual Minority Black Men" in the Journal of Sex Research. This insightful study sheds light on a pressing issue within the LGBTQ+ community.

Black History Month: FSU expert available to offer insights on contributions and history of Black Americans

Florida State University — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:05:41 EST

By: Jenny Ralph, Rodrigo Santa Maria | Published: January 31, 2024 | 12:27 pm | SHARE: During Black History Month, America celebrates the legacy of Black Americans whose leadership brought about positive change across the nation. Florida State University's new Civil Rights Institute Director, Ted Ellis, will travel to Capitol Hill this month as Acting Chair for the federal 400 Years of African-American History Commission (400YAAHC).

New Research Shows That U.S. Renters Are Hit the Hardest When a Hurricane Strikes

Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:30:00 EST

Ten years of data indicate that a hurricane disaster leads to rent increases, higher eviction rates, and less affordable housing for renters

Caring for LGBTQ+ nursing home residents in culturally appropriate and inclusive ways

Regenstrief Institute — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:05:10 EST

There have been few studies of LGBTQ+ older adults residing in nursing homes. A new article from faculty of Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University explores care of the growing number of LGBTQ+ older adults living in these facilities.

'Repeated attempts to control Black hair' show need for federal action

Cornell University — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:05:48 EST

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News — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:05:50 EST

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Increase in the number of people identifying as transgender in the UK

University College London — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:05:17 EST

The number of people identifying as transgender in their GP records in the UK has increased between 2000 and 2018, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Few states require antiracism education in CME despite AMA recommendation

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:20:00 EST

A research report evaluating state requirements for physicians' continuing medical education (CME) found that only 12 states have implemented CME related to cultural competency, implicit bias, and other topics. The authors highlight that CME presents an important opportunity to expose practicing physicians to the large role of structural forces in racial health disparities. The report is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

New ACP position paper addresses the ethical concepts related to health as a human right

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:00:00 EST

The American College of Physicians (ACP) today issued a new position paper addressing health as a human right and examining the intersection of human rights, ethical obligations, and health reform in recognizing health as a human right. The position paper is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Advertising rental housing in Spanish puts off many potential renters

University of Wisconsin-Madison — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:05:50 EST

Publishing an ad for an apartment or rental home in Spanish may seem like it would broaden the pool of potential renters, but new research shows it can harm rental-seekers' perception of the property and its neighborhood.Finding a new apartment or home to rent can be nerve-wracking and tedious. It is increasingly digital and there are thousands of websites and Facebook groups for prospective renters to peruse.

UAlbany Experts Available to Discuss the Escalating Israeli-Palestinian Crisis

University at Albany, State University of New York — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:40:52 EST

Former JAG Officer Available to Speak About Conflict in Israel

Texas Tech University — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:05:04 EST

Psychiatrist Available to Comment on Psychological Impact of Israel-Palestine Conflict

New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:05:05 EST

In the wake of recent attacks, Psychiatrist Liat Jarkon, D.O., director of the Center for Behavioral Health at New York Institute of Technology, urges parents to be wary of what children are seeing.

UCI Year of Free Speech Kicks Off with Virtual Event

University of California, Irvine — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:05:03 EST

The First Amendment, academic freedom and free speech were the menu over lunchtime on Oct. 5, when the UCI's Year of Free Speech Kickoff Event encouraged the UCI community to seek opportunities to engage in thoughtful discussions throughout the year to better understand the concepts and create space for meaningful dialogue.

Ecological theory can help explain why segregation persists

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:05:16 EST

An ecological theory may help to explain why segregation is so widespread and persistent in US cities, according to a paper published today in Buildings and Cities.

Study: Admissions Policies that Consider Grades and Test Scores in Context of Available Opportunities Are Linked to College Success

American Educational Research Association (AERA) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:30:00 EST

Indicators of high school grades and standardized test scores that take into account the levels of school, neighborhood, and family resources available to students are strongly associated with those students' success in college, according to new research published today.

Johns Hopkins Professors Join Civil Rights Leaders and Social Justice Advocates to Discuss Policy Innovations to Protect the Lives of Black Women and Girls in the U.S.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:45:08 EST

Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health in the Department of Mental Health Tiara Willie and Associate Professor and Associate Director of the PhD and Postdoctoral programs at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Kamila Alexander will join U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson-Coleman (D-NJ) on September 20, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C., and on livestream for a discussion about policy innovations to protect the lives of Black women and girls in the U.S.

International Day of Peace: Notre Dame experts on actions, ambition for peace

University of Notre Dame — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:05:47 EST

UNFPA and Chulalongkorn Hold a Special Talk on "World Population Day" and Launch "inCUsive" Platform for Sustainable Development

Chulalongkorn University — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:55:38 EST

Together with Chulalongkorn University, the UNFPA celebrated World Population Day by holding a panel discussion titled "Bridging Integration Gaps and Promoting Gender Equality for Young People Towards Aged Society," as well as launching the inCUsive platform to promote sustainable development.

Illinois professor examines the critical role of food in the Civil Rights Movement

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:55:04 EST

African American Studies professor Bobby J. Smith II examines how the Civil Rights Movement included struggles around food in his book "Food Power Politics: The Food Story of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement." The book is the inaugural title in the Black Food Justice series by the University of North Carolina Press.