Candidates for Delaware’s next governor weigh in on Black maternal health, food deserts

Four candidates for Delaware’s next governor weighed in on a variety of topics during a gubernatorial forum Monday hosted by the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League at Canaan Baptist Church in New Castle. The debate was moderated by Kerwin Gaines, the host of DETV’s The Agenda, who questioned candidates on their plans to improve employment opportunities for Black and brown residents, as well as address racial disparities in health care outcomes, among others. Questions were also taken from those in attendance Monday, which ranged from addressing food deserts along the Route 9 corridor to the candidates’ positions on women’s reproductive rights. Democratic candidates Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and former Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Collin O’Mara, and Republican challenger state House Minority Leader Mike Ramone were in attendance. THE EDUCATION DEBATE:Gubernatorial candidates weigh in on reforming education in Delaware Republican gubernatorial candidate Jerrold Price was not present Monday evening.  To rewatch the debate, visit the Urban League’s Facebook page. Here are some takeaways: Employment for Black, brown Delawareans In Delaware, the statewide unemployment rate is 3.9%, Gaines said.  “However, for Black and brown folks, the rate is currently 5.2%,” he said. “This...