Report: Children in the Black Belt see worse health, education outcomes

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 828

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Children raised in the Black Belt continue to see worse health and education outcomes than the state as a whole, University of Alabama researchers said at a press briefing on Monday.

In the 24 counties that stretch across the southern part of Alabama, children are likely to have higher rates of mortality, live in single-parent households and have fewer quality education resources compared to their counterparts, according to researchers.

“The Black Belt of Alabama is …

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