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Policy Matters


Dec 4, 2019

Houston’s Third Ward is a historically African American neighborhood with a long tradition of community pride and civic engagement.  A major report issued in October provided a detailed, data-driven analysis of the neighborhood.  The study, entitled “Third Ward Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Report,” was produced by the Baker Institute’s Center for Health and Biosciences in partnership with a community-based organization, the Sankofa Research Institute.  What are the report’s key findings policy implications?  

This episode’s guest is Dr. Quianta Moore, the Baker Institute’s Fellow in Child Health Policy. She is co-author of “Third Ward Comprehensive Needs Assessment Report.”