Segregation Scholarships WORLD Broadcast
The untold story of Black Americans in pursuit of higher education in the North when Southern graduate schools were white-only.
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Inequality in Northern Manhattan Persists
A startling study reveals significant racial inequality and income disparities in northern Manhattan. We have the details.
Erie Now: Chasing the Dream
Community members discuss progress since the 1992 Children's Defense Fund Report, which named Erie the number one worst city in the U.S. for children living in poverty.
Stranded in Central Ohio
Reliable, efficient and affordable transportation is key to securing and keeping a good-paying job. Most Central Ohioans still get around by car, but not all.
How to Fix Racial Inequities in the Workplace
(Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Chasing the Dream and Next Avenue.) By Richard Eisenberg As Next Avenue has noted, there are huge wealth and income disparities between blacks and whites in America (average wealth of…
Report Examines Structural Racism in New Jersey
Five recommendations are offered of all legislation and regulations in the state.
Darren Walker, 67%: Having Help Makes a Difference
What's Your American Dream Score? Take the quiz. Share your score and story. From the Ford Foundation. Editor's Note: Darren Walker is President of the Ford Foundation, the nation’s second largest philanthropy, and for two decades has been a leader…
Critical issues tackled at Asbury Park Community Forum
Economic inequality forum provides platform for residents’ to voice concerns.
About Against All Odds
Acclaimed journalist Bob Herbert explores the often heroic efforts of Black families to pursue the American dream in the face of unrelenting barriers “Have Black Americans had a fair shot at the American dream?” acclaimed journalist Bob Herbert asks. The question…
Country’s Oldest Voluntary School Desegregation Program Grows in Rochester, New York
The Urban-Suburban program in Rochester, New York, has given minority children the opportunity to attend schools in the suburbs that have a far larger population of white students. The program is growing, but questions still remain remain about whether the…