Analysis Finds Alarming Link Between Race and Air Pollution in the US
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Analysis Finds Alarming Link Between Race and Air Pollution in the US
Analysis Finds , Alarming Link Between , Race and Air Pollution in the US.
A recent analysis by 'The Guardian' took a look at
the places with the worst air pollution in the United States.
Here are some of the areas that made the list.
Birmingham, Alabama, According to the analysis,
one of the nation's most racially-segregated
cities is also one of the most polluted.
Central Atlanta, Similar to Birmingham, the analysis found
that in the most-polluted parts of the city near
interstates and the busiest air terminal in the U.S.,
Black people comprise the largest racial group.
Central Atlanta, Similar to Birmingham, the analysis found
that in the most-polluted parts of the city near
interstates and the busiest air terminal in the U.S.,
Black people comprise the largest racial group.
It’s true all over the country that,
a lot of the time, we put our highways
through African American communities.
That’s the story these maps tell, Brian Gist, an attorney with the Atlanta-based
Southern Environmental Law Center, via 'The Guardian'.
Central Pennsylvania, 'The Guardian' reports that this area has a lot of agriculture,
a transportation thoroughfare and industries that
include plastic manufacturing and metal fabrication.
Central Pennsylvania, 'The Guardian' reports that this area has a lot of agriculture,
a transportation thoroughfare and industries that
include plastic manufacturing and metal fabrication.
St.
Louis Metro, According to 'The Guardian' analysis, the populations
in neighborhoods with the highest PM2.5 levels, or fine
particles of air pollution, were found to be 52% Black.
St.
Louis Metro, According to 'The Guardian' analysis, the populations
in neighborhoods with the highest PM2.5 levels, or fine
particles of air pollution, were found to be 52% Black.
Houston, Similar to other U.S. pollution hotspots,
80% of residents in Houston's most
polluted tracts are people of color.
Houston, Similar to other U.S. pollution hotspots,
80% of residents in Houston's most
polluted tracts are people of color.
The polluting facilities are all located in our
neighborhoods.
And then when we start
looking at which communities are most likely
to have elevated asthma, respiratory
problems, diabetes, heart disease, stroke
or COVID, it’s like, ‘Oh my God, it’s the same
map!’ That’s what we’re mad about, Robert Bullard, environmentalist and professor at Texas Southern University, via 'The Guardian'
As a new base set to open at Birmingham Airport in 2024, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren says the company is "so excited", adding "it's great news" for the people of Birmingham and "very much something to look forward to." Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
US Metro Areas Grow, , Reversing 2021 Decline.
Fox News reports that the exodus from urban areas in the
U.S. amid the COVID pandemic has begun to slow or even
reverse, according to estimates from the Census Bureau.
Last year, metro areas in New York
and Los Angeles saw declines in their
populations halved, showing a slowing trend.
Last year, metro areas in New York
and Los Angeles saw declines in their
populations halved, showing a slowing trend.
Meanwhile, in Texas and Florida,
populations boomed, representing
a reversal of trends amid the pandemic.
Meanwhile, in Texas and Florida,
populations boomed, representing
a reversal of trends amid the pandemic.
2021 saw over half of the 20 largest
U.S. metropolitan areas lose residents
as people fled densely-populated areas.
At the same time, the growing prevalence
of remote work helped facilitate this mass
movement away from urban centers.
According to 2022 population estimates released May 18
by the Census Bureau, the largest cities to see their
populations grow in 2022 included Washington and Seattle.
According to 2022 population estimates released May 18
by the Census Bureau, the largest cities to see their
populations grow in 2022 included Washington and Seattle.
The Dallas-Fort Worth area saw
the largest boom with six-digit
increases for the second year in a row. .
The city of Forth Worth led the nation with
19,100 new residents, followed by Phoenix
with over 19,000 new residents.
The city of Forth Worth led the nation with
19,100 new residents, followed by Phoenix
with over 19,000 new residents.
Other cities to see the largest population
increases were Houston, Atlanta and Orlando. .
Other cities to see the largest population
increases were Houston, Atlanta and Orlando. .
Other cities to see the largest population
increases were Houston, Atlanta and Orlando. .
Fox News reports that smaller communities,
known as micropolitan statistical areas,
grew by 0.1%, compared to 0.2% in 2021
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Chicago to Host , 2024 Democratic National Convention.
CNN reports that the Democratic National Committee made the announcement on April 11.
I am thrilled that Democrats will take the stage in Chicago to share our party’s vision and values, Jaime Harrison, DNC Chair, via statement.
The Midwest reflects America and will give Democrats an opportunity to showcase some of President Biden and Vice President Harris’s most significant accomplishments for American families, Jaime Harrison, DNC Chair, via statement.
Atlanta and New York were also being considered, but Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's promise to finance the convention played a key role in the committee's decision.
Gov. Pritzker issued a statement.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention
in Chicago will welcome people from
across the nation to an unforgettable
event highlighting our party's vision for
lifting up working families and those who
too often have been left out and left behind, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, via statement.
Our great global city and its diverse communities, unparalleled hospitality,
and world renowned venues shows off
the best of America and its people
represent the heart of our country, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, via statement.
The last time Chicago hosted the
Democratic National Convention was in 1996.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson
issued a statement after hearing
that the city had been selected.
Chicago is a world-class city that looks like America and demonstrates the values of the Democratic Party. We are unmatched when it comes to hosting events of this scale. , Brandon Johnson, Chicago mayor-elect, via statement.
I look forward to working closely with the DNC to facilitate a spectacular convention that showcases Chicago's diverse culture, our beautiful lakefront, our renowned hospitality sector, and our best asset: our amazing people, Brandon Johnson, Chicago mayor-elect, via statement
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This Day in History: , Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth’s
All-Time Home Run Record.
April 8, 1974.
Aaron hit his 715th home run
to earn the new record in front of
a crowd of 53,775 in Atlanta.
He hit the record-breaking homer
off a pitch from LA Dodgers' Al Downing.
The extraordinary achievement
would remain in place until 2007.
Aaron made his major league debut
with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954.
Over the span of his 23-year career,
Aaron played for the Braves in both Milwaukee and
Atlanta. He ended his career with the Milwaukee Brewers.
When he retired in 1976,
he had 755 home runs.
He was inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982
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This Day in History: , First African-American College Is Chartered.
April 29, 1854.
Ashmun Institute was
established in southern
Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Created by an act of the
Pennsylvania legislature, the
institution was named after Jehudi Ashman.
Ashman was the U.S. agent
who assisted in the preservation
of an African-American colony in
Africa that later became Liberia.
The institution named after
him was initially chartered to
provide theological, scientific and
classical training to African-Americans.
Under its first college
president, John Pym Carter,
Ashmun Institute opened on January 1, 1857.
It was renamed Lincoln University
in 1866, after the end of the U.S. Civil War
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Morgan Freeman Thinks , Black History Month Is Insulting.
TMZ reports that the 85-year-old actor made his feelings known while speaking with 'The Sunday Times.'.
He was promoting his new movie, 'A Good Person.'.
Black History Month is an insult. You're going to relegate my
history to a month?, Morgan Freeman, to 'The Sunday Times'.
Freeman went on to say that he also
dislikes the term "African American.".
I don't subscribe to that title. Black people have had different titles all the way back to the n-word and I do not know how these things get such a grip, but everyone uses 'African American.' , Morgan Freeman, to 'The Sunday Times'.
What does it really mean? Most Black people in this part of the world are mongrels. And you say Africa as if it's a country when it's a continent, like Europe, Morgan Freeman, to 'The Sunday Times'.
Freeman's comments came in response
to the interviewer asking him if he felt the same way about race as he did in 2005.
I'm going to stop calling you a white man and I'm going to ask you to stop calling me a black man, Morgan Freeman, via 2005 interview.
That prompted Freeman to delve into Black History Month and the term "African American.".
He also said he agrees with Denzel Washington once saying, "I'm very proud
to be Black, but Black is not all I am.".
Yes, exactly. I'm in total agreement. You can't
define me that way, Morgan Freeman, to 'The Sunday Times'
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This Day in History: , Kendrick Lamar Becomes the
First Rapper to Win the Pulitzer Prize.
April 16, 2018.
Lamar was awarded the
Pulitzer Prize for Music for his
extraordinary 2017 album, 'DAMN.'.
It was the first time the
prestigious award had been granted
to a genre outside of classical music or jazz.
According to the Pulitzer Prize administrator,
the decision to recognize
Lamar's work was unanimous.
['DAMN' is] a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life, Pulitzer Prize
Awarding Committee.
Lamar grew up during the 1990s
in Compton, CA, surrounded by the
influence of artists like Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre.
His previous album efforts
became known for their social commentary.
A fellow nominee called Lamar
“one of the greatest living American composers, for sure.”
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This Day in History:, Jackie Robinson Breaks Color Barrier.
April 15, 1947.
The 28-year-old baseball player
became the first African American
to play for Major League Baseball.
The Georgia native stepped onto the grass
of Ebbots Field in Brooklyn as a Brooklyn Dodger.
Two years later,
the star infielder was named the
National League's MVP as well as a batting champ.
He led his team to six National League
pennants and the World Series in 1955.
Robinson was subjected
to the racism of both players and
baseball fans throughout his career.
Jim Crow laws forced him to dine
at different restaurants and stay at
different hotels than the rest of his team.
Robinson was inducted into
the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
His number, 42, was the the first to be retired in 1997
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