What is behind New York City’s growing homelessness crisis?
Our partners at MetroFocus talk to Christine Quinn, the president and CEO of the largest provider of shelters to families in New York city.
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These mobile markets are saving Washington Heights’ “food deserts”
Our partners at MetroFocus take a closer look at "food deserts" across the city and the individuals who benefit from mobile markets like these.
Arts program is giving Harlem kids something to dance about
We go to P.S. 161 in Harlem where the National Dance Institute of New York is bringing the opportunity to dance to the city's pubic schools.
How can marijuana legalization bring justice to minorities communities?
Marijuana legalization may bring parity for minorities as it relates to the criminal justice system while helping some achieve their “American dream.”
Who Are “The Privileged Poor” Among Today’s College Students?
Anthony Jack has witnessed the challenging binary that low-income students at elite colleges experience as part of what he called "the privileged poor."
“Black Women Talk Tech” supports growing Black, female entrepreneurship
According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau surveys, Black women are the fasting growing community of entrepreneurs in the country.
Can “Portraits of Immigrants” give a face to controversy?
Betsy Ashton is a portrait artist who set out to change America’s perception of immigration through life-size portraits.
“America Lost” finds community, poverty in three rust belt cities
In these "forgotten cities" of the rust belt, people of all political leanings and racial backgrounds are likely to face economic devastation.
What does socially-conscious healthcare look like?
While the United States pays more and more on healthcare, it doesn't reflect well in the overall health of the population.
New bill from Bronx councilman hopes to ban cashless businesses
Many people and businesses no longer use cash to buy and sell items, but for the 25% of New Yorkers who are “underbanked,” is this a form of bias against the poor?