Native Americans

Life Span of Native Americans Fell by Almost 5 Years During Pandemic

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Life Span of Native Americans Fell by Almost 5 Years During Pandemic

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In yet another sign that the pandemic has exacerbated disparities in health care, researchers report that the life expectancy of Native Americans plummeted by nearly five years as the new coronavirus raged across the country. The loss … Read more

Activists hold rally on Indigenous Peoples’ Day outside White House – video

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Activists hold rally on Indigenous Peoples’ Day outside White House – video

Hundreds of protesters led by Indigenous activists have demonstrated in front of the White House to demand that Joe Biden stop approving fossil fuel projects and declare the climate crisis a national emergency. The rally was held for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Police moved in to break up the protest near the White House and made … Read more