Title: Abortion: The overlooked tragedy for black Americans – Arizona Capitol Times
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Abortion: The overlooked tragedy for black Americans
By: Guest Opinion February 25, 2020
During February, which is Black History Month, it is a good time to look upon the triumphs and tragedies in African American history. Movies like Harriet tell of heroes of the Underground Railroad and the struggle against slavery. It is good to honor those stories. There is, however, one tragedy of the African American community that is often overlooked: the tragedy of legalized abortion. Abortion impacts African Americans at a higher rate than any other population group.