Today’s Headlines – March 8, 2023
Federal Investigators Find Louisville Police Routinely Call Black People ‘Boy,’ ‘Animal,’ ‘Monkeys’
A review of the Louisville Metro Police Department by the U.S. Department of Justice found that officers conducted searches based on invalid warrants and illegally carried out raids without knocking or making an announcement.
D.C. Department of Health Care Finance Launches Medicaid Renewal Campaign
D.C.’s Department of Health Care Finance, which serves as the city’s state-level Medicaid agency, has launched a public awareness campaign stressing to beneficiaries that they renew their health coverage.
Books About Black Women’s Body Image
There are a few books out this year that encourage Black women to reclaim positive self-images about their bodies.
Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Families: A Q&A with Liz Jones of Greenwithin
Liz Jones founded the nonprofit Greenwithin in 2020, to create sustainable food opportunities for underserved D.C. communities through local organic agriculture, plant-based food and nutrition education.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
For parents, not knowing what causes SIDS can be scary, but there are steps that you can take and factors to be aware of to reduce the chances of SIDS in your infant.
