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…
When Luke Waters was in his 20s, he traveled from Ireland to the U.S. and remained in the country after his visa expired. He worked as a bartender before joining the NYPD where he would spend two decades rising up…
There’s a lot of work being done to help people who have served time in prison.
Chasing the Dream: Poverty and Opportunity in America is a multi-platform public media initiative that provides a deeper understanding of the impact of poverty on American society. ValleyPBS looked at some of challenges residents in Fresno's 93706 zip code face.…
Valley PBS looked at some of challenges residents in Fresno's 93706 zip code face - a high preterm birth rate is one major concern.
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Chasing the Dream and Next Avenue. By: Richard Eisenberg In his State of the Union address, President Trump said “there has never been a better time to start living the…
We speak with one mom who faces long journeys on foot, regardless of weather just to accomplish basic daily tasks.
The U.S. has accepted more refugees than any country since 1980, but the Trump administration is now reversing course. Matt Katz reports for NewsHour Weekend, in partnership with public radio station WNYC, on the uncertainty faced by a married refugee…