For over 100 years, the National Urban League has been working to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights for the underserved in America. The story of the French bulldog puppy, Kokito, that died on a…
Is New York State on the brink of major criminal justice reform? As part of “Chasing the Dream: Poverty and Opportunity in America,” the multi-platform public media reporting initiative, Beth Fertig, a senior reporter for WNYC News who has been…
Away from the tourist attractions of Anaheim, California, housing is a daily challenge for minimum-wage workers who play a vital role in the region's booming economy. Even for those who work full-time, garages, spare bedrooms, motel rooms, cars and tents…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AKIcEdLKyA From our partners at NJTV News: By Leah Mishkin The state Senate’s passed a package of bills aimed at providing meals for more than a half million students from low-income households. Advocates for Children of New Jersey found…
THE UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO WAS DEVASTATED BY HURRICANE MARIA. ALL ELEVEN OF THEIR CAMPUSES WERE CLOSED DOWN IN THE WEEKS FOLLOWING. WITH THE ISLAND’S EDUCATION SYSTEM IN A STATE OF FLUX, 50 OF THEIR STUDENTS, INCLUDING ANA GARCIA AND…
Black women in tech are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs, shattering the glass ceiling while chasing their dreams. As part of the multi-platform reporting initiative "Chasing the Dream: Poverty and Opportunity in America," Esosa Ighodaro, co-founder of Black Women…
The East Village is losing a piece of their community, one mom and pop shop at a time. As a part of our “Chasing the Dream: Poverty and Opportunity in America” multi-platform reporting initiative, correspondent Naeem Douglas brings us an…
Economists and a sociologist, discuss the economic impacts of Hurricane Maria, on Puerto Rico. One major concern is that Puerto Rico will now have to borrow federal money, putting it further in debt than it was prior to last September.…
Jose Manuel, also known as Manolo, has also experienced losses from Hurricane Maria. A scenographer and sound technician, the hurricane destroyed his workshop and disbanded his toolkit. It also forced his work to close. As a last resort, Manuel has…
After Hurricane Maria, one couple in Puerto Rico struggles to recover their small business.
Pablo, who was a chef, refuses to apply for financial relief, feeling embarrassed to do so when he has the strength to work. Sociologist Linda Colon explains that the middle class in Puerto Rico mostly lives check by check, and…
Andre and Lisette are married Congolese refugees. He made it to America. She's stuck in a refugee camp. Here's how changes to U.S. policy are keeping them apart. This story is a collaboration between Chasing the Dream, WNYC and PBS…