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Dangerous Deliveries
A 2023 award-winning investigative series that examines the uneven distribution of maternal care deserts and poor birth outcomes in Georgia, one of the most dangerous states for childbirth.
The Sacred Ground Where Black Americans Are Searching For Their Roots
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Exactly where the bodies lie underneath Jacqueline Hayes’ feet on the acre of land at 2698 South Drive is somewhat of a riddle waiting to be solved. Most of the graves are unmarked, and although published obituaries name some of those buried at the site, it’s impossible to know precisely where.
Racism’s Relentless Toll on Black Health In America
OAKLAND, Cali. — On most warm days, Stephanie McWoods catches the California breeze with the bubble wand she keeps on her patio. Sometimes, the bubbles float, then burst midair. Other times, when they don’t pop, it is unclear how many miles they travel. A captivating mystery.
Amid Trauma, Black Americans Are Choosing To Heal
CHICAGO — As they sat on the two chairs in Courtney G. Smith’s living room, they bounced between laughter and deep thought. For at least an hour, they contemplated how past traumas still occasionally catch them off guard, somehow managing to always return to optimism.
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2022 SPJ Florida —Outstanding New Journalist
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