Author: Veronika Lleshi
Veronika Lleshi
Veronika Lleshi is an aspiring journalist. She currently writes for Hunter College's school newspaper, Hunter News Now. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing and making music. Lleshi is an Athena scholar who enjoys getting involved in her community.
The family of Henrietta Lacks is filling another claim against another large corporation a week after settling their lawsuit against…
Black parents and their children face unfair treatment when seeking medical attention more often than anyone else, according to a…
Black Americans with second primary cancer are more likely to pass away, according to a newly released study. Published last…
A Detroit woman is taking legal action against the city and a police detective after being falsely arrested due to…
The Urban League of Louisiana recently announced their latest initiative to support Black women in retail. Working in partnership alongside…
The city of Minneapolis recently announced that they’ll be dedicating almost $6 million to fight against the racial disparities that…
Black women with breast cancer are disproportionately affected by the lack of mammograms due to barriers, according to a new…
Nonprofit Black Tech Street announced their collaboration with tech company Microsoft yesterday as part of multiple initiatives to digitally transform…
The Brooklyn Public Library recently announced the launch of a new initiative focused on helping Black women with underpaying jobs.…
The Department of Justice announced earlier this week that they’ll be opening up a civil rights probe of the Memphis…
Michigan recently announced a new potential proposal for a bill dedicated to providing protection to the unhoused. Known as the…
Black Americans are less likely to receive transplants when diagnosed with liver disease, according to a new study. Released in…