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

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 of the racial wealth gap.  Black generational wealth can be built through stock market investments, entrepreneurship, homeownership and other real

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 haste. As a result of acting too quickly, people and organizations sometimes overcommit and cannot deliver on their commitments to

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 fences. However, these seemingly perfect communities have significantly changed over the last few decades to fit the changing needs of

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, implementing community gardens, promoting non-motorized modes of transportation and pushing buildings to use renewable energy sources. However, as cities have

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 and the local cost of living skyrocket, leaving many of the neighborhood’s original inhabitants displaced. This cycle is known as