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Black Maternal Health: Addressing Critical Health Disparities
News of pregnancy often marks the beginning of an overwhelming but exciting journey. For those from underserved communities, this news can be overshadowed by fear. Despite advancements in obstetric health care, the U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed countries. The rates of Black maternal mortality
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Black Maternal Health: Addressing Critical Health Disparities
News of pregnancy often marks the beginning of an overwhelming but exciting journey. For those from underserved communities, this news can be overshadowed by fear. Despite advancements in obstetric health
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![A Black father and son sit and talk together in an open hatch back](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RFSA-Blog-216-Whats-Contributing-to-Slow-Growth-in-Generational-Wealth-for-Black-Americans_blog-image_v1.jpg)
![A Black father and son sit and talk together in an open hatch back](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RFSA-Blog-216-Whats-Contributing-to-Slow-Growth-in-Generational-Wealth-for-Black-Americans_blog-image_v1.jpg)
Black Generational Wealth: Building Wealth Beyond a Lifetime
Key Takeaways: Generational wealth is wealth assets passed down to future generations. A lack of wealth investments passed down within families in the Black community can contribute to the widening
![Two people shaking hands over a laptop on a white counter](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Robert-f-Smith-com-364-Systemic-Change-A-Way-to-Drive-Meaningful-Transformation.jpg)
![Two people shaking hands over a laptop on a white counter](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Robert-f-Smith-com-364-Systemic-Change-A-Way-to-Drive-Meaningful-Transformation.jpg)
![Two people shaking hands over a laptop on a white counter](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Robert-f-Smith-com-364-Systemic-Change-A-Way-to-Drive-Meaningful-Transformation.jpg)
Systemic Change: Driving Meaningful Transformation
When we hear about a new or growing global crisis, oftentimes, society reacts quickly and makes pledges to fix the responsible system. Yet, many of these promises are made in
![An overhead view of a suburban neighborhood on a sunny day with four streets converging into an intersection](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Robert-f-Smith-com-359-Suburbanization-Unveiled-A-Comprehensive-Look-at-What-It-Is.jpeg)
![An overhead view of a suburban neighborhood on a sunny day with four streets converging into an intersection](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Robert-f-Smith-com-359-Suburbanization-Unveiled-A-Comprehensive-Look-at-What-It-Is.jpeg)
![An overhead view of a suburban neighborhood on a sunny day with four streets converging into an intersection](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Robert-f-Smith-com-359-Suburbanization-Unveiled-A-Comprehensive-Look-at-What-It-Is.jpeg)
Suburbanization, Unveiled: A Comprehensive Overview
The suburbs have been a longstanding symbol of the traditional American dream. For many, the term “suburb” conjures thoughts of tree-lined streets with homes with manicured lawns and white picket
![Image of several green chairs on a patch of grass next to a fountain](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-342-Green-Gentrification-Urban-Renewal-or-Environmental-Exclusion.jpg.jpeg)
![Image of several green chairs on a patch of grass next to a fountain](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-342-Green-Gentrification-Urban-Renewal-or-Environmental-Exclusion.jpg.jpeg)
![Image of several green chairs on a patch of grass next to a fountain](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-342-Green-Gentrification-Urban-Renewal-or-Environmental-Exclusion.jpg.jpeg)
Green Gentrification: Urban Renewal or Environmental Exclusion?
Cities around the globe have been focusing on becoming greener to combat rising natural hazards, such as heat waves stemming from climate change. These focused efforts can include planting trees,
![Image of a dilapidated and vacant home located in New Orleans, LA](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-341-Climate-Gentrification-What-You-Need-to-Know.jpg.jpeg)
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![Image of a dilapidated and vacant home located in New Orleans, LA](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-341-Climate-Gentrification-What-You-Need-to-Know.jpg.jpeg)
Climate Gentrification: What You Need to Know
It is a longstanding pattern; middle- or high-income individuals move into a historically low-income area to utilize the advantages it can provide or revitalize it. As a result, property values
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![An image of a tall light blue building next to a tall brick building](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-339-Gentrification-Pros-and-Cons-A-Double-Edged-Sword_v1.jpg.jpeg)
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Gentrification Pros and Cons: A Double-Edged Sword
Whether you live in a rural or urban area, you have likely heard of the term “gentrification.” Simply put, gentrification is the process of upgrading an older, usually low-income neighborhood,
![A Black father and son sit and talk together in an open hatch back](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RFSA-Blog-216-Whats-Contributing-to-Slow-Growth-in-Generational-Wealth-for-Black-Americans_blog-image_v1.jpg)
![A Black father and son sit and talk together in an open hatch back](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RFSA-Blog-216-Whats-Contributing-to-Slow-Growth-in-Generational-Wealth-for-Black-Americans_blog-image_v1.jpg)
![A Black father and son sit and talk together in an open hatch back](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/RFSA-Blog-216-Whats-Contributing-to-Slow-Growth-in-Generational-Wealth-for-Black-Americans_blog-image_v1.jpg)
Black Generational Wealth: Building Wealth Beyond a Lifetime
Key Takeaways: Generational wealth is wealth assets passed down to future generations. A lack of wealth investments passed down within families in the Black community can contribute to the widening
![Two people shaking hands over a laptop on a white counter](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Robert-f-Smith-com-364-Systemic-Change-A-Way-to-Drive-Meaningful-Transformation.jpg)
![Two people shaking hands over a laptop on a white counter](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Robert-f-Smith-com-364-Systemic-Change-A-Way-to-Drive-Meaningful-Transformation.jpg)
![Two people shaking hands over a laptop on a white counter](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Robert-f-Smith-com-364-Systemic-Change-A-Way-to-Drive-Meaningful-Transformation.jpg)
Systemic Change: Driving Meaningful Transformation
When we hear about a new or growing global crisis, oftentimes, society reacts quickly and makes pledges to fix the responsible system. Yet, many of these promises are made in
![An overhead view of a suburban neighborhood on a sunny day with four streets converging into an intersection](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Robert-f-Smith-com-359-Suburbanization-Unveiled-A-Comprehensive-Look-at-What-It-Is.jpeg)
![An overhead view of a suburban neighborhood on a sunny day with four streets converging into an intersection](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Robert-f-Smith-com-359-Suburbanization-Unveiled-A-Comprehensive-Look-at-What-It-Is.jpeg)
![An overhead view of a suburban neighborhood on a sunny day with four streets converging into an intersection](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Robert-f-Smith-com-359-Suburbanization-Unveiled-A-Comprehensive-Look-at-What-It-Is.jpeg)
Suburbanization, Unveiled: A Comprehensive Overview
The suburbs have been a longstanding symbol of the traditional American dream. For many, the term “suburb” conjures thoughts of tree-lined streets with homes with manicured lawns and white picket
![Image of several green chairs on a patch of grass next to a fountain](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-342-Green-Gentrification-Urban-Renewal-or-Environmental-Exclusion.jpg.jpeg)
![Image of several green chairs on a patch of grass next to a fountain](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-342-Green-Gentrification-Urban-Renewal-or-Environmental-Exclusion.jpg.jpeg)
![Image of several green chairs on a patch of grass next to a fountain](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-342-Green-Gentrification-Urban-Renewal-or-Environmental-Exclusion.jpg.jpeg)
Green Gentrification: Urban Renewal or Environmental Exclusion?
Cities around the globe have been focusing on becoming greener to combat rising natural hazards, such as heat waves stemming from climate change. These focused efforts can include planting trees,
![Image of a dilapidated and vacant home located in New Orleans, LA](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-341-Climate-Gentrification-What-You-Need-to-Know.jpg.jpeg)
![Image of a dilapidated and vacant home located in New Orleans, LA](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-341-Climate-Gentrification-What-You-Need-to-Know.jpg.jpeg)
![Image of a dilapidated and vacant home located in New Orleans, LA](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-341-Climate-Gentrification-What-You-Need-to-Know.jpg.jpeg)
Climate Gentrification: What You Need to Know
It is a longstanding pattern; middle- or high-income individuals move into a historically low-income area to utilize the advantages it can provide or revitalize it. As a result, property values
![An image of a tall light blue building next to a tall brick building](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-339-Gentrification-Pros-and-Cons-A-Double-Edged-Sword_v1.jpg.jpeg)
![An image of a tall light blue building next to a tall brick building](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-339-Gentrification-Pros-and-Cons-A-Double-Edged-Sword_v1.jpg.jpeg)
![An image of a tall light blue building next to a tall brick building](https://robertsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Robert-f-Smith-com-339-Gentrification-Pros-and-Cons-A-Double-Edged-Sword_v1.jpg.jpeg)
Gentrification Pros and Cons: A Double-Edged Sword
Whether you live in a rural or urban area, you have likely heard of the term “gentrification.” Simply put, gentrification is the process of upgrading an older, usually low-income neighborhood,