Jul 03 Fourth of July brings mixed feelings for some minorities By Russell Contreras, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 6:07 Women’s March leaders aim for ‘solidarity against misogyny’ By PBS News Hour 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… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 7:55 Why Clinton may have a chance in dark-red Georgia By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford 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,… Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch 7:35 Clinton and Trump are talking about minorities — but are they talking to them? By PBS News Hour 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… Continue watching
May 28 Presidential race shows deep-seated strife toward minorities By Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press From ejections, to sucker punches, to pepper spray, violence seems to be a commonplace occurrence out on the campaign trail. Continue reading
Jan 25 Minorities make up 14 percent of state lawmakers in 2015, survey finds By Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Only 14 percent of state legislators are minorities, according to a report released on Monday. Continue reading
Sep 18 Blacks, Hispanics doubtful about media accuracy By Ruth Tam 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… Continue reading
Sep 12 Why journalism has a gender problem By Corinne Segal The journalism industry is severely lacking in leadership by women and racial minorities, according to the Nieman Reports story published Wednesday. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch NYC Mayor Bloomberg Plans to Appeal Stop-and-Frisk Decision NYC Mayor Bloomberg Plans to Appeal Stop-and-Frisk Decision… Continue watching
May 17 Watch Minority Babies’ New Majority an ‘Echo’ of Immigration Waves Examining 'Flexibility' of U.S. Culture as Minority Babies Make up Majority… Continue watching