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A Black woman looks at her phone while working at a table with a laptop, notebook and cup of coffee. A breast pump is also on the table ready to use.
Posted inGender health

Two laws provide greater accommodations for pregnant and nursing workers

by Rachel Crumpler January 30, 2023January 29, 2023

By Rachel Crumpler Within months of returning to work after giving birth in July, Paula Harwick said she felt her breast milk supply start to dry up.  Harwick said that was because she had no time to pump throughout her day as a high school Spanish teacher in Durham. On top of teaching her normal […]

Black women gather to breastfeed their children
Posted inGender health

Black mothers face disproportionate barriers to breastfeeding

by Rachel Crumpler August 25, 2022September 13, 2022
Four people on a panel on stage, flanked by Congress banners
Posted inPublic Health

We know what you did this summer

by Yen Duong September 10, 2019April 13, 2021
Posted inChildren's Health, NC Health Briefs, Public Health

Two New NC Counties Take on Paid Parental Leave

by Thomas Goldsmith October 11, 2016October 11, 2016

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Amid quarrels in the General Assembly over gun laws, NC governor tries new tactic to lessen firearm violence

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