“What happens to a dream deferred?” (Langston Hughes, Harlem, 1951). Residents of public housing in New York moved in with the promise of affordable housing and a stepping stone to financial stability and independence. But, lack of oversight and political…
What is it like living in North America's largest public housing authority? We meet residents, young and old, grappling with health, safety, and quality of life issues, under the neglected conditions of NYCHA. This five-part docuseries explores the problems within…
After decades of adapting to a new environment, building community and fighting against discrimination, here's their advice for creating a full life.
Arlan Hamilton, founder of the venture capital firm Backstage Capital, is dedicated to investing in start-ups founded by women and people of color.
According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau surveys, Black women are the fasting growing community of entrepreneurs in the country.
A recent Brookings Institution report examined pathways to high-quality jobs for young adults and found that while employment rates are high among all young adults, they are higher among those who did not experience disadvantage as an adolescent. Student Reporting…
Betsy Ashton is a portrait artist who set out to change America’s perception of immigration through life-size portraits.
In these "forgotten cities" of the rust belt, people of all political leanings and racial backgrounds are likely to face economic devastation.
Among more than 20 of the major U.S. symphony orchestras, only one woman has the top job of principal conductor.
He's best known for his role in the Civil Rights Movement, but between 1965 and 1968, Dr. King shifted his focus toward economic justice.