February 26, 2013
Fighting for ‘life, liberty, pursuit of happiness’Donna Brazile speaks with the soft drawl of her native New Orleans, but she carries a big stick.
February 19, 2013
UIC Theatre’s ‘Bluest Eye’ looks at race, beautyThe dramatic adaption of Toni Morrison’s novel continues through this weekend.
February 12, 2013
No smoking“When you ban smoking in public places, you’re protecting everyone’s health.”
November 28, 2012
Analyzing ‘prison nation’ impact on black womenBlack women in poor neighborhoods have faced increasing violence because public policy has focused on unconditional punishment, not prevention, according to a new book by public policy expert Beth Richie.
September 12, 2012
Be patient“If I were advising the mayor, I would have advised him to be patient for a couple of days.”
May 9, 2012
UIC Institute Funds 17 Studies of Race in Health, Justice, Economics, EducationResearchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago will use grants and fellowships from UIC’s Institute for Research on Race & Public Policy to conduct 17 year-long studies of racial and ethnic inequalities in health, justice, economics and education.
February 27, 2012
Race Determines Proper Dose of Common Antibiotic for Pregnant WomenRace is a key factor in properly dosing the antibiotic azithromycin in pregnant women, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The drug is commonly used to treat bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases, and infections of the ears, skin and throat.