Cities pitching diversity in efforts to lure businesses
Some cities and regions are highlighting racial diversity along with positive business climates, competitive tax rates and available land in pitches to lure tech companies and high-paying jobs to town.
Fourth of July brings mixed feelings for some minorities
Blacks, Latinos and immigrant rights advocates say the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, recent non-convictions of police officers charged in the shootings of black men, and the stepped-up detentions of immigrants and refugees for deportation have them questioning equality…
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Women’s March leaders aim for ‘solidarity against misogyny’
On Saturday, another crowd will gather on the National Mall -- not to celebrate, but to advocate. William Brangham talks with Bob Bland and Carmen Perez, co-chairs of the Women's March On Washington, about the organization’s mission to protect women’s…
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Why Clinton may have a chance in dark-red Georgia
This campaign year has witnessed many unexpected shifts in the electorate -- not to mention the candidates. But one of the most surprising changes may be the voters in Georgia. After supporting Republican presidential contenders for the past 24 years,…
As summer winds down, the presidential campaign ramps up. Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton highlighted racial issues this week, while Trump appeared to soften on immigration. Meanwhile, some swing states may be out of contention. For political analysis, Gwen…
From ejections, to sucker punches, to pepper spray, violence seems to be a commonplace occurrence out on the campaign trail.
WASHINGTON — Only 14 percent of state legislators are minorities, according to a report released on Monday.
A new study by the American Press Institute reveals that African-Americans and Hispanics are using the same digital tools at the same rate as the American population overall. But the majority of these Americans don’t rely on new technology to…
The journalism industry is severely lacking in leadership by women and racial minorities, according to the Nieman Reports story published Wednesday.
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