Feb 18, 2025
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A Newsday story on racial disparities in maternal mortality rates in New York featured an interview with Dr. Martine Hackett, associate professor and chair of Hofstra’s Department of Population Health. While national statistics have improved overall in recent years, experts say it will take more time to close the gap.
National statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show overall maternal mortality across the U.S. dropped for the second year in a row. However, while the rate for white women, decreased from 19 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022 to 14.5 in 2023, it rose from 49.5 to 50.3 for Black women.
Dr. Hackett, cofounder of Birth Justice Warriors, called the disparity “shocking” and said, “When you’re looking to address a problem as big and complex as maternal mortality, it is going to take a long time.”
Dr. Hackett's research focuses on public health and health inequities, particularly in the American suburbs and minority communities.
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Professor of Law James Sample discussed the new travel ban enacted by the Trump Administration and its legality, and the use of National Guard troops in Los Angeles with MSNBC.
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Hofstra Law Professor Julian Ku provided legal insights to Newsweek on the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation agreement that was signed by China and 32 other countries. The organization stands as the first of its kind, dedicated solely to facilitating mediation between nations.
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Hofstra Law Professor James Sample shared his legal analysis on President Donald Trump’s new travel ban proclamation in an interview with ABC News. The proclamation bans 12 countries, citing national security concerns as the reason. In the news segment, Professor Sample said he expects the ban to be challenged in court. He also provided similar commentary for KYW Newsradio.
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Professor of Law James Sample discussed the new travel ban enacted by the Trump Administration and its legality, and the use of National Guard troops in Los Angeles with MSNBC.
1 min
Hofstra Law Professor Julian Ku provided legal insights to Newsweek on the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation agreement that was signed by China and 32 other countries. The organization stands as the first of its kind, dedicated solely to facilitating mediation between nations.
1 min
Hofstra Law Professor James Sample shared his legal analysis on President Donald Trump’s new travel ban proclamation in an interview with ABC News. The proclamation bans 12 countries, citing national security concerns as the reason. In the news segment, Professor Sample said he expects the ban to be challenged in court. He also provided similar commentary for KYW Newsradio.
