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The Economic Fallout of the Coronavirus for People of Color By Connor Maxwell and Danyelle Solomon The United States is in the midst of a major economic disaster. Nowhere are the effects of this current emergency more acute than in communities of color, which have long endured occupational segregation, economic exploitation, and employment discrimination. These factors put people of color at greater risk of unemployment and limit their ability to weather economic downturns. The coronavirus does not discriminate based on race, but without immediate action, its economic fallout will disproportionately affect communities of color. Read more » Community-Based Doulas and Midwives Key to Addressing the U.S. Maternal Health Crisis By Nora Ellmann The coronavirus pandemic further emphasizes the need for a range of accessible, affordable options for pregnancy-related care and support amid a maternal and infant health crisis fueled by structural racism. The Community-based doulas and midwives featured in this report present a vision of care before, during, and after birth that centers humanity and offers a range of accessible options and the autonomy for birthing people to determine what is best for them. Read more » Watch: Community-Based Doulas and Midwives on Addressing the U.S. Maternal Health Crisis Policing During the Coronavirus Pandemic By Ed Chung, Betsy Pearl, and Lea Hunter With the criminal justice system vulnerable to the rapid spread of COVID-19, maintaining the status quo means jeopardizing the lives of those connected to the system. This column provides several recommendations for how police agencies can safely modify their practices in a fair and just manner to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Read more » Trump's Coronavirus Survival Strategy: Blame China By Melanie Hart and Michael Fuchs President Donald Trump is failing to provide the leadership Americans need during the COVID-19 pandemic. But instead of doing everything they can to save as many Americans as possible, President Trump and some of his supporters in Congress and the media are already rolling out the first stage of their coronavirus cover-up campaign: blame China. Read more » A Demographic Profile of TPS Holders Providing Essential Services During the Coronavirus Crisis By Nicole Prchal Svajlenka and Tom Jawetz While Americans continue to grapple with the coronavirus crisis, an estimated 131,300 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti are helping to support the nation by serving as essential workers. These individuals, who, due to their jobs, do not have the option to shelter in place or work from home, are exposing themselves to the risk of infection by continuing to report for duty as home health aides, repair workers, food processors, and more. Read more » See Also: More CAP Coronavirus Resources FOLLOW US ON: Support CAP | Manage Email Preferences | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Center for American Progress | 1333 H Street NW, 10th Floor | Washington, D.C. xxxxxx

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