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AI’s Blindspots (Part 2 of 3): Unequal Outcomes
"AI can scale innovation—but it can just as easily scale injustice. Technology is not neutral simply because it is new."- Dr. Shakira J. Grant

Dr. Shakira J. Grant
May 233 min read


AI’s Blindspots (Part 1 of 3): The Data Dilemma
AI doesn't correct for history- it repeats it, faster and at scale.

Dr. Shakira J. Grant
May 133 min read


Too Controversial to Publish? When DEI Research Disappears from Journals
Key Takeaways
1. Political interference is silencing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) research, threatening the integrity and independence of science.
2. Abrupt funding cuts and opaque editorial decisions deepen inequities in academia and erode community trust in research.
3. Without bold, collective action, we risk widening the gaps in an already fragile academic pipeline — especially for scholars and communities historically excluded from science.

Dr. Shakira J. Grant
Apr 254 min read


Health Equity Is Personal
A personal reflection on how one NIH grant became the foundation for a research lab focused on health equity, mentorship, and community. Grounded in lived experience, this blog explores why listening, representation, and research funding are essential to advancing justice in health care.

Dr. Shakira J. Grant
Apr 163 min read


Protecting the Vulnerable: What’s at Stake with Medicaid Cuts
“Cutting Medicaid is more than a budget decision—it’s a direct threat to the health and stability of millions.”

Dr. Shakira J. Grant
Apr 94 min read


Why Health Equity Is Everyone’s Business—And How Corporate America Can Lead the Way
Equity isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smartest thing businesses can do right now. The only question left is: who’s bold enough?

Dr. Shakira J. Grant
Apr 24 min read


Recent U.S. AI Policy Actions: Innovation at the Cost of Equity?
As AI increasingly shapes our health care, finances and civil rights, the U.S. must decide: Will it prioritize safe, equitable AI?

Dr. Shakira J. Grant
Mar 195 min read


Who Else Is in the Doctor’s Room? The Expanding Role of AI in Health Care
This post reviews the key players involved in the health AI from development to implementation.

Dr. Shakira J. Grant
Mar 113 min read


AI Bias in Health Care: Who Gets Left Behind?
AI bias in health care isn’t just reflecting disparities—it’s reinforcing them, deciding who gets care and who gets left behind.

Dr. Shakira J. Grant
Mar 44 min read


AI in Health Care: Closing the Equity Gap or Widening It?
AI in health care presents an unparalleled opportunity to create a more equitable system—but only if we develop and deploy it responsibly.

Dr. Shakira J. Grant
Feb 254 min read
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