The percentage of Black women attaining higher education has seen a significant rise over the past two decades. In 2023, 30.1% of Black women aged 25 and older had earned at least a bachelor’s degree, nearly double the 15.4% recorded in 2000. This growth highlights the increasing access to and pursuit of higher education among Black women.
Since 2019, overdose deaths among Black and Hispanic residents in Mecklenburg County have surged by 200%, a stark contrast to the 14% rise observed among White residents.
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