Debates about race in America often generate more heat than light — but the data deserves a serious look.

 

According to the Federal Reserve's 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances, the median White family held $285,000 in wealth, compared to just $44,900 for Black families and $61,600 for Hispanic families.

 

While Black and Hispanic wealth did grow between 2019 and 2022, the actual dollar gap still widened — because they started from a much smaller base.

 

The disparities don't stop there. The U.S. Sentencing Commission found Black males received federal sentences 13.4% longer than White males under similar circumstances.

 

The CDC reports that Black women died from pregnancy-related causes at more than three times the rate of White women in 2024 — 44.8 versus 14.2 deaths per 100,000 live births.

 

Numbers alone can't explain every disparity — but they can tell us when something demands a closer look.

The NFL and The Associated Press have revealed the finalists for their top honors for the 2025 NFL season.

 

The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2026 in an infant from the Coastal Health District.

 

The baby, too young for routine vaccination, contracted measles while traveling overseas. Health officials are now tracing potential contacts throughout the district, which includes Chatham, Effingham, and Glynn counties.

 

Measles spreads easily through the air and can linger on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person leaves, raising risks for widespread exposure.

 

Typical symptoms begin about a week after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a distinctive red rash.

 

Georgia saw a rise in measles cases last year, reflecting the national surge. Health experts stress that the best defense is the MMR vaccine, urging residents to check vaccination status and consult healthcare providers promptly if symptoms occur.