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Belonging

This guide contains a collection of resources to help you expand your knowledge of topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Books in the Library

External Resources

Patterns of Death in the South Still Show the Outlines of Slavery

  • Examines the historical connections between slaveholding counties in the South and modern health disparities. Features an interactive data visualization based on mortality projections.

The Nation is Diversifying Even Faster Than Predicted, According to New Census Data

  • Reviews and interprets U.S. Census Bureau race-ethnic population estimates in advance of the 2020 census and notes anticipated changes. Features numerous data visualizations in addition to textual explanations.

Pew Research Center: Race and Ethnicity Research

  • Landing page for all of Pew’s policy research reports on race and ethnicity-related topics, including health impacts and disparities.

KFF: Racial Equity and Health Policy

  • KFF is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focusing on U.S. health issues. Their policy analyses produce reports and data visualizations.

CDC: Racism and Health

  • This webpage from the CDC provides detailed information on how racism affects both the diversity of health care workers as well as threatens the public’s health.

Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity

  • This report by the Center for American Progress, an independent research institute, provides information about health coverage, chronic health conditions, mental health, and leading causes of death for each of a number of minoritized peoples.