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Candice Norwood is a former digital politics reporter for the PBS NewsHour.
Candice’s Recent Stories
Politics Jun 29
For Black women in government, highlighting threats and abuse can make it worse2021 has seen Black women reach new heights in the halls of U.S. Government — from Kamala Harris as vice president, to a record-setting number of Black women in Congress and in mayor's offices. While many celebrate the increase in…
Politics Jun 17
More Black women are being elected to office. Few feel safe once they get thereAs Black women continue to achieve record levels of representation in elected office, the constant harassment and threats of violence many of them face challenge that trajectory. Some live in fear, others have chosen to leave public life. These are…
Nation May 25
Racial bias trainings surged after George Floyd’s death. A year later, experts are still waiting for ‘bold’ changeSeveral professionals expressed skepticism that such efforts will lead to long-lasting change as clients resist committing to the long-term and often uncomfortable work.
Politics Apr 26
What to watch for in Biden’s first joint address to CongressPresident Joe Biden will mark the conclusion of his first 100 days in office with his first speech to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
Politics Apr 23
How infrastructure has historically promoted inequalityAdvocates hope the attention on Biden’s infrastructure plan will foster more conversation about the real history of inequity in American infrastructure and possible solutions.
Politics Apr 23
3 things that led to Chauvin’s conviction, and what experts say is needed for more police accountabilityIn the aftermath of the verdict loom familiar questions about what it means and what comes next.
Nation Apr 02
How hair discrimination impacts Black Americans in their personal lives and the workplaceLast month, Connecticut became one of a growing number of states to make race-based hair discrimination illegal. Yamiche Alcindor reports on how Black Americans often face discrimination because of the way they wear their hair, especially in school and at…
Politics Apr 01
What advocates and lawmakers are doing to address growing anti-Asian hate crimesPublic officials are facing mounting pressure to prevent and address the roots of racist violence.
Politics Mar 30
A yearslong push to ban hair discrimination is gaining momentumLawmakers around the country are introducing legislation, known as the CROWN Act, aiming to establish legal protections for hair textures and styles tied to racial identity.
Politics Mar 05
Democrats’ police reform bill faces opposition in the Senate — but that’s only the first hurdleSeveral policing and criminal justice experts also expressed uncertainty about whether the bill, if passed, could effect significant change amid long-standing challenges with federal oversight of state and local law enforcement.