Six thousand seven hundred and seven. That is how many Americans the CDC says have been sickened by the explosive-diarrhea parasite Cyclospora since May 1 —…
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Racial Justice Aug 2, 2026Kansas Cyclospora Cases Rise to Over 400. Here’s the Latest Updates
Kansas just crossed a threshold that should alarm every household in the country. The state’s cyclospora case count now stands at more than 400…
Health Aug 1, 20263x the Risk: What the CDC’s Own 2024 Data Shows About Black Maternal Mortality
The CDC’s final 2024 data: Black women die from pregnancy-related causes at 44.8 per 100,000 live births — more than three times the rate for white women. Here’s what the agency says is driving it, and what helps.
Racial Justice Jul 31, 2026Florida Cyclosporiasis Cases Surge
Florida reports 254 cyclosporiasis cases in 39 counties, learn how to avoid the parasite
Racial Justice Jul 30, 2026Nolan Wells Case Facts and Under-the-Radar News: Week of July 27
A factual recap of the Nolan Wells case this week — including the Bart Edmiston legal response and the unverified cocaine claim — plus two under-the-radar accountability settlements from the past week.
Racial Justice Jul 30, 2026Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: CDC Investigates 11,500 Suspected Cases As
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday that confirmed and probable cyclosporiasis cases nationwide have surpassed 18,000 since May…
Racial Justice Jul 29, 2026Record cyclospora outbreak spans 41 states as key federal tracker
On July 29, 2026, the U.S. is in the grip of the largest cyclospora outbreak ever recorded — 6,707 confirmed cases across 41 states — yet the federal surve
Racial Justice Jul 28, 2026Cyclospora Outbreak 2026 Map, Foods to Avoid as Parasite Reaches 41
Federal health officials confirmed Friday that the nation’s largest cyclosporiasis outbreak has expanded to four additional states, bringing the total to 4