https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp Black Americans living in low-income neighborhoods are exposed to an excessive amount of liquor shops. en-us 2017-12-12 21:18:09 UTC 2023-04-24 15:47:10 UTC hello@padlet.com neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215626593 Notice how the liquor shop is located right in between two apartments. This is the first thing people see when they walk out their house.]]> 2017-12-12 21:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215626593 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215626848 The window displays a large set-up for alcohol. This is a marketing tactic to real those passing by in.]]> 2017-12-12 21:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215626848 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215627269 Underneath the liquor sign are many cheap prices for alcohol. Some of these prices tend to be cheaper than healthier options like water and milk.]]> 2017-12-12 21:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215627269 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215632351 This scene from the 1991 film, "Boyz n the Hood" shows the father figure of the film explaining the reasons behind gentrification and racism towards black Americans.]]> 2017-12-12 22:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215632351 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215632802 Malt liquor, which has a high alcohol content, is being sold at a lower cost than milk and certain popular drugs, which makes it that much more convenient to afford and consume.]]> 2017-12-12 22:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215632802 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215634097 The packaging of alcohol is key as it is sold for immediate consumption on a street corner, public park, or in a vehicle. ]]> 2017-12-12 22:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215634097 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215634676 This study found that black people face more health risks due to the excessive liquor shops in their neighborhoods compared to those living in neighborhoods with fewer liquor stores. ]]> 2017-12-12 22:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215634676 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215635089 A Capital News Service analysis showed that Maryland’s poorest ZIP code has nine times as many liquor stores than the state’s richest ZIP code.]]> 2017-12-12 22:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215635089 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215635804 “Our findings suggest that reducing alcohol outlet density should significantly reduce the trends of youth homicide,” said Robert N. Parker, co-author of the UC/Riverside study.]]> 2017-12-12 22:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215635804 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215638739 The systemic oppression on black people is indirectly spoken through the lack of healthy food outlets in their poor communities. ]]> 2017-12-12 22:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215638739 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215639106 Cities like Compton have 45 liquor stores within a 10 mile radius, compared to nearby towns like Irvine and Newport where there is no where near the same amount. ]]> 2017-12-12 22:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215639106 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215639425 This is a study that shows a greater density of liquor stores in black, lower income areas compared to whites in both lower and higher income areas. ]]> 2017-12-12 22:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215639425 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215640016 Laura Washington shares her memories dealing with environmental racism and attempting to escape its damaging impact at all costs.]]> 2017-12-12 22:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215640016 neewshah https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215640270 It is proven that liquor shops add to problems such as public drunkenness and domestic violence with liquor discounts. ]]> 2017-12-12 22:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/neewshah/p9pojdtp14yp/wish/215640270