The decline during the pandemic is the sharpest in nearly 100 years, hitting Native American and Alaska Native communities particularly hard.
Tag: Hispanic-Americans
The G.O.P.’s ‘Wildest Dream’
The election of Mayra Flores, a Republican and an immigrant, helps explain how Latino voters are shifting to the right.
How Air Pollution Across America Reflects Racist Policy From the 1930s
A new study shows how redlining, a Depression-era housing policy, contributed to inequalities that persist decades later in U.S. cities.
Expanding the Scope of ‘Latin American Art’
Eight not-to-be-missed shows offer scores of creators and local art traditions from New York, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Mexico and South America.
U.S. Life Expectancy Plunged in 2020, Especially for Black and Hispanic Americans
The 18-month drop, the steepest decline since World War II, was fueled by the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. on Pace to Reach Biden’s Covid Vaccination Goal
Some 62 percent of the country’s adults Americans have had at least one shot of a vaccine, and the U.S. is on pace to bring the number to 70 by July 4.
Black and Latino Americans Confront Many Barriers to Vaccinations
Misinformation and mistrust are not the only issues. Others include lack of access to facilities, and language and technology obstacles.
A Viral Epidemic Splintering Into Deadly Pieces
There’s not just one coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Now there are many, each requiring its own mix of solutions.