Black Women Disproportionately Targeted in Homicides, Study Finds

A recent study reveals that Black women are six times more likely to be killed than white women, with the greatest disparities found in Wisconsin.

The Lancet medical journal published a study analyzing homicide rates of women aged 25 to 44 across 30 states from 1999 to 2020, finding significant racial disparities.
In Wisconsin, Black women were 20 times more likely to be murdered than white women, highlighting the severity of the issue in certain states.
Intimate partner violence is identified as a key factor behind the high homicide rates of Black women, with about 45 percent experiencing violence in their lifetime.
The COVID-19 pandemic and national protests following George Floyd's death are linked to an increase in homicide rates, reflecting systemic issues affecting communities of color.
Experts call for addressing structural racism and implementing state-level legislation to reduce the disproportionate homicide deaths among Black women.