A press release from the Consortium of Universities for Global Health, featuring Dean Patricia Davidson and Dr. Keith Martin President Trump’s decision to withdraw the US and its financial support from the World Health Organization is grossly irresponsible at any time but particularly so during a pandemic. Dr. Michele Barry, Chair of the Consortium of

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By Manka Nkimbeng, PhD, MPH, RN & Tamar Rodney, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, CNE Like other pandemics and crises COVID-19 will leave an indelible mark on the history of the United States. The physical, health, and economic impact of this disease will likely be greater than we can fully comprehend today. Yet, the most significant effects

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By: Laura Samuel & Sarah Szanton An unprecedented number of Americans are experiencing financial challenges. At least 15 percent of adults were unemployed in April. Notably, the unemployment rate is higher for Hispanic (17.6 percent) Black (16.8 percent) and Asian (15 percent) people compared to White people (12.4 percent) because of discriminatory practices that restrict

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