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      Visualizing Inequity: The Data Behind Structural Racism

      Dec-13-2024 | 2-min read
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      4. Visualizing Inequity: The Data Behind Structural Racism

       Using data to illustrate the impacts of structural racism on place, health, and wellbeing.

      The places we live, learn, work, and play should offer everyone the chance to be as healthy as possible.

      However, unfair treatment based on race, referred to as structural racism, prevents this. It is built into our laws and policies, with some communities lacking access to essential resources required to thrive like safe drinking water and affordable housing. Others experience discrimination when trying to start businesses or access high-quality healthcare that respects cultural backgrounds. By visualizing data to reveal these inequities, we can better understand the profound impact of racism across communities. These projects offer important examples of the actions needed to ensure health is not just a privilege, but a right for everyone.

      Structural Barriers to Small Business Success

      Exploring the relationship between small business outcomes and neighborhood factors across the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas.

      This data visualization tool provides community-specific insights on the structural barriers faced by entrepreneurs of color, including Black, Latine, and Asian business owners, to support thriving businesses.

      Anti-Asian Hate During COVID-19

      Examining the conditions for anti-Asian hate incidents (AAHI) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

      The interactive website explores the surge in hate crimes reported in news coverage and FBI data. Users can also explore local AAPI-serving nonprofits fighting against anti-Asian hate.

      Grocery Gap Atlas

      Learn about how consolidation of ownership of grocery stores impacts our ability to find affordable, healthy foods.

      This interactive map and report show how fewer companies operating grocery stores affect food security in different neighborhoods.

      Producing a Diverse Physician Workforce

      Explore the connections between where you live and the lack of diverse physicians.

      This interactive map shows how the conditions in neighborhoods—such as economic, social, and educational opportunities—impact the number of residents who pursue careers in medicine. WHAATtheAHEC (“WHere Are the Areas That the AHECs Should Serve?”) can be used to understand and find solutions to long-standing lack of diversity among physicians.

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