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  Black   Gunshot Victims in Hospitals: Treated as perpetrators.  A Reflection on Systemic Bias In contemporary society, the intersection of race, violence, and healthcare remains a critical area of concern. Among the various dimensions of this issue, the treatment of  Black male gunshot victims  in hospitals has garnered significant attention. This blog post seeks to explore the reasons behind the phenomenon where these individuals are sometimes treated as perpetrators rather than victims, highlighting the implications of systemic racism within healthcare settings. Understanding the Context The experience of Black male gunshot victims in hospitals is often marred by a complex interplay of societal perceptions and institutional biases. Research indicates that healthcare professionals may unconsciously harbor stereotypes that influence their interactions with patients. This bias can manifest in several ways: 1.     Stereotyping and Assumptions ...

  Media framing is one of the most powerful tools in shaping how people interpret events, policies, and even entire ideologies. It’s not just about what’s reported—it’s about how it’s reported. Let’s break it down. 🧠 What Is Media Framing? Framing is the process of selecting certain aspects of a perceived reality and making them more salient in a communication text, to promote a particular interpretation. It’s like putting a filter on a camera lens: the scene is the same, but the colors, focus, and mood can shift dramatically depending on the filter. 📰 How Framing Works Word Choice : Compare “peaceful protest” vs. “violent mob.” Both might describe the same event, but they evoke radically different emotional responses. Visuals : Images of smiling children vs. burning cars can frame a story as hopeful or chaotic. Source Selection : Quoting a government official vs. a grassroots activist can ...

Medical apartheid is alive and well. Black women are pressured by doctors to do anything that will eliminate their ability to give birth. From abortion to c-sections. It's a steady stream of assaults. Explicit hate  is a reason for the high Black infant death rate, but it's part of a broader, interconnected set of causes stemming from systemic racism and its impact on various aspects of life for Black women and families .  I say the reason for high infant death rate:  White Women in Nursing Are Weapons to K*ll Black Moms Here are some of the key factors contributing to the higher death rate of Black infants: Implicit Bias in Healthcare: Healthcare professionals, regardless of their individual intentions, can hold implicit biases that lead to less thorough or respectful care for Black patients. This can result in misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and concerns being dismissed,  according to ABC News . A recent study found that states...