Racial minorities are more likely to experience stress, anxiety and depression than Whites. Yet they are much less likely to have access to adequate mental health care — and thus often struggle to cope.
COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted Black, Latina and Native American people.
Black Americans experience post-traumatic stress disorder at higher rates than Whites.
Although Black Americans make up 13% of the population, they’ve accounted for 25% of coronavirus patients.
Despite the fact that more White people have been killed by police, Black and Hispanic people are disproportionately impacted. While White people make up a little over 60% of the population, they only make up about 41% of fatal police shootings. Black people make up 13.4% of the population, but make up 22% of fatal police shootings. This does not take into consideration other forms of police brutality, including non-lethal shootings.
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The Racial Equity Resource Guide provides resources related to racial inequality. Below are some helpful links:
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