The Price of Pain
A series by Alexa Spencer
“The Price of Pain” explores how racism leads to chronic conditions among Black people and if these disparities can be resolved through reparations. Alexa is the health journalist for Word In Black. She reports on healthcare inequities in the Black community.
In Low-Wage Jobs, Working While Black Means Showing Up Sick
A temporary federal law gave hourly workers paid sick leave. Now that the law has expired, a huge chunk of Black workers will have clock in when they should stay home.
SURVEY: Has Racism Impacted Your Health?
Word In Black health reporter Alexa Spencer wants to hear from you for an upcoming series about racism and chronic illness.
