Hazael Mengesha

SGA Led by Kinesiology Student Hazael Mengesha

SGA President, Hazael Mengesha, a senior kinesiology major with minors in biology and chemistry, never saw himself in a political position in college. “UNCG is so diverse. We are trying our best to represent each and every student.”

UNCG Study to Examine Role of Kinship Care on Black Families

Dr. Tyreasa Washington is a professor in the Department of Social Work and has led the research. If we are pushing to keep children in kinship care as a first option, then we really want to make sure that we’re providing the caregivers some services and support. Article: https://www.peacemakeronline.com/studies-show-that-african-americans-are-overrepresented-in-kinship-care/

Lauren Doyle

How the Roe v Wade Decision Impacts Genetic Testing

Testing for potential genetic defects in a developing fetus has become a common component of prenatal care. However, the ability to terminate a pregnancy due to a profound or fatal genetic deformity is being limited or even eliminated altogether in states that have imposed new abortion restrictions in the wake… Continue reading…

Black Women Disproportionately Affected by Roe Overturn

Christina Yongue is an associate professor in the Department of Public Health Education, and also a member of Black Girls & Women Matter Greensboro. “There are more Black women who are dying in childbirth. There are more Black women who are not having access to prenatal visits. There are more… Continue reading…