Introduction As deaths due to gun violence mount and the political discourse surrounding gun control rages on, non-governmental organizations, sometimes with support from state authorities but often working independently, have begun publishing temporary, voluntary, safe firearm storage maps. These online, publicly accessible maps identify locations — often police stations, shooting ranges, gun shops, or special […]
Black American Populations and Drug Overdose Death Rates in the United States
Introduction The opioid crisis is affecting countless Americans nationwide as drug overdose death rates significantly increase. Opioid intake disproportionately impacts people of color from low socioeconomic backgrounds. For instance, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, among men, Black or African Americans are the most likely to die from an overdose (NCDAS, 2023). […]