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By Ryan Shepard
May 4, 2021
The effects of racism seemingly permeate every area of American society. From the U.S. education system to the housing market, discrimination can have damaging effects that can tear down individuals and their families. Nowhere is this more true than the American healthcare system.
During a recent address, Vice President
Kamala Harris spoke about how racism in the healthcare system can impact families nationwide. Specifically, she spoke about how a lack of proper care can kill Black mothers looking to expand their families. Black women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. President