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How Urban Planners Can Ditch Racist Practices and Support the Health of Black Neighborhoods

So often the Black community’s health is considered last by urban planners when making changes to their neighborhoods—but one group of Black women are working to put an end to this.  While racist planning has caused Black people to suffer disproportionately from environmental hazards and have less access to health resources, Thrivance Group is seeking […]