As the U.S. grapples with extreme heat, people of color are the most likely to face its deadly impact. Historic discriminatory housing practices, poor urban planning, and lack of adequate housing are a few reasons why.

Chandelis Duster has covered national and international news, spanning politics, race and equality, entertainment, space, and science, with on-air and digital reporting at CNN, as well as bylines at NBC News and MSNBC. At CNN, she reported on race and equality, breaking major political stories, including investigations into discrimination against farmers of color, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and coverage of the Supreme Court. Her work also appears on NPR, where her stories reach millions...