Nov 04 New report reveals half of black millennials know victim of police violence By Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press Years before the high-profile deaths of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Freddie Gray, more than half of African-American millennials indicated they, or someone they knew, had been victimized by violence or harassment from law enforcement, a new report says. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 7:34 Ta-Nehisi Coates: ‘We made that decision’ to have mass incarceration By PBS News Hour Ta-Nehisi Coates, newly named MacArthur fellow who has been shortlisted for the National Book Award, speaks to Gwen Ifill about his writings on the “gray waste” of mass incarceration and racial inequality, and why he makes the case for reparations… Continue watching
Oct 09 Watch 6:47 How do we improve dialogue about race relations? By PBS News Hour Discussions of race can cause anxiety and tension, but that doesn’t mean we should stop trying to engage in productive dialogue. Special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault talks to Linda Tropp of the University of Massachusetts Amherst about how we can improve… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch 7:50 Why greater diversity is good for Hollywood’s bottom line By PBS News Hour A record number of African-American actors won Emmy Awards for their performances on television this year, but the entertainment industry often still doesn’t reflect the full diversity of America. Special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault talks with Darnell Hunt of UCLA about… Continue watching
Sep 23 Twitter Chat: A follow-up to ‘America After Charleston’ By Jaclyn Diaz NewsHour will host an "America After Charleston" follow-up Twitter chat from 1-2 p.m EDT, Thursday, Sept. 24. Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH LIVE: America After Charleston hosted by Gwen Ifill By News Desk Join Gwen Ifill for a one-hour town hall meeting that explores the many issues propelled into public discourse after a white gunman shot and killed nine African-American parishioners in Charleston's Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in June 2015. Continue reading
Sep 21 Race relations in U.S. at a low point in recent history, new poll suggests By Margaret Myers In the year following the death of Michael Brown, America has seen its share of racial disquiet. It is with this backdrop that PBS NewsHour and Marist College’s Institute for Public Opinion conducted a survey of Americans that illustrates the… Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 8:33 How can America narrow divisions between police and community? By PBS News Hour High-profile incidents of police force against people of color have raised anger and protest across the country, but in some cases, law enforcement has maintained that officers were simply doing their job. How can the public and the police bridge… Continue watching
Sep 17 Twitter chat: How does growing up in disadvantaged neighborhoods affect life outcomes? By Jaclyn Diaz At 1 p.m. EDT, Friday, September 18 we’ll discuss the relation between race and upward mobility, and more, with a panel of experts. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 7:24 How disadvantaged neighborhoods amplify racial inequality By PBS News Hour Where you grow up can profoundly affect your life in real, measureable ways. For young, poor children, moving out of high poverty neighborhoods can substantially improve long-term economic prospects. What are the implications for addressing racial inequality in America? Special… Continue watching