Kellogg CEO faces backlash for suggesting people eat ‘cereal for dinner’ to save money

Pilnick posed buying cereal for dinner to save money on groceries in an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” Feb. 21. A clip from the interview is making the rounds online and has been met with what dissenters see as the irony in Pilnick’s proposal. Continue reading Kellogg CEO faces backlash for suggesting people eat ‘cereal for dinner’ to save money

How does structural racism impact a child’s brain? A first-of-its-kind study has the answer

For generations, Black children have faced a unique set of challenges regarding their mental health, from enduring more adversity to a lack of access to effective treatment. Finally, a new study pinpoints structural racism as a potential cause. Continue reading How does structural racism impact a child’s brain? A first-of-its-kind study has the answer

Why racial disparities in fertility care have persisted for years

Research shows that it’s common for Black women to start fertility treatment after experiencing infertility for multiple years, whereas their white counterparts usually seek care sooner. And Black women are often in their late 30s or early 40s when they start, older on average than white women. Michelle Obama started IVF when she was 37, and Tyra Banks, Kandi Burruss, Angela Bassett and Gabrielle Union started treatments when they were in their 40s. Continue reading Why racial disparities in fertility care have persisted for years