President Biden has proposed a new action plan to protect workers and communities from extreme weather, including a federal safety standard for excessive heat exposure in the workplace, which would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.
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Top five methods to prepare your child for pre-k and kindergarten
By Sabreen DawudSpecial to the AFRO The time leading up to a child’s enrollment into an academic institution is vital. While it is the responsibility of early education teachers to set the foundation for a child’s academic skill, it is also beneficial to begin introducing educational activities to children early on. From introducing acts of […]
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Medicaid postpartum coverage extended to 12 months in most U.S. states
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO Contributing Editor, dbailey@afro.com The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is on a mission to spread the news about Medicaid postpartum coverage expansion, a topic of discussion at the agency’s second annual Black Health Forum. The Feb. 27 meeting was a check-in for health care providers, advocates, policy makers […]