Health Dec 31 New mothers face barriers getting the mental health care so many need By Ali Rogin, Mary Fecteau, Christine Romo, Connor Seitchik
Arts Dec 25 Watch 6:04 Boston Ballet offers a new look for Christmas classic ‘The Nutcracker’ An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet company is helping to make this long-awaited leap. It’s part of our Race Matters coverage… By Jeffrey Brown, Maea Lenei Buhre
Nation Nov 26 Watch 7:00 Is the political climate influencing a spike in racist incidents? After the election, there was a spike in incidents involving neo-Nazi marches and racist and hateful messages sent online, stoking fear for residents in several states across the country. Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans in at least 25 states have… By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas
Nation Jul 25 Watch 8:14 Black Americans struggle with lack of mental health care access in communities There is a troubling rise in suicide deaths among young Black Americans. One of the drivers of that crisis is a shortage of mental health providers. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Chicago for our series, Race Matters. A warning:… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Mekhi Hill
Nation Jul 24 Watch 7:42 More young, Black Americans taking their lives amid lack of resources, study finds For years, experts have warned about a growing mental health crisis among America’s young people. But within that trend, there are important signals about racial disparities. Between 2018 and 2022, the suicide rate among Black youth rose by more than… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Mekhi Hill
Jul 08 Watch 7:27 Maui residents say their ongoing illnesses are connected to the devastating 2023 wildfires By William Brangham, Maea Lenei Buhre It’s been almost a year since the nation’s deadliest wildfires devastated the island community of Maui. While much of the debris has been removed, many residents are still dealing with health issues that experts say are connected to the fires. Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 8:57 How abortion restrictions have disproportionately impacted Black women By Sarah Varney, Layla Quran It’s been more than two years since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion. Since then, nearly two dozen states have banned or restricted access to the procedure and abortion pills. Special correspondent Sarah Varney traveled to Tennessee… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch Report reveals how formerly enslaved people were ousted from land received after Civil War By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant After the Civil War, the federal government’s pledge of 40 acres and a mule to the formerly enslaved has been known as a broken promise. But a new report reveals that not only did the government grant land to hundreds… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 9:39 The legacy of Willie Mays on and off the baseball field By Geoff Bennett, Winston Wilde, Leila Jackson Baseball great Willie Mays died peacefully Tuesday surrounded by his family in the Bay Area. Mays was beloved by fans for his dazzling play, his exuberant smile and for giving to the game’s next generation. Geoff Bennett takes a look… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 7:28 ‘They Came for the Schools’ details how GOP targeted race and identity in classrooms By Laura Barrón-López, Karina Cuevas In 2021, an affluent, suburban school district in Texas gained national attention when parents and local conservative activists falsely accused the district of indoctrinating students with critical race theory. Mike Hixenbaugh's "They Came for the Schools" details how it became… Continue watching