OPINION: Poor, Older Black Americans Are an Afterthought in the COVID-19 Crisis
It reveals that in times of crisis, the vulnerable are the most impacted — yet the least heard.
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NYC High School Students “Strike for Integration”
New York City high school students recently staged a walk out to “strike for integration” and say they’ll continue to do so until they get it.
How Did NYC and Chicago Become the Most Segregated School Systems in the US? Nikole Hannah-Jones Explains.
Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses the complex history of desegregation busing and the benefits of integration in schools.
Why Are Young Men Attracted to Violent Extremist Movements?
In his book, "Why Young Men: Rage, Race and the Crisis of Identity," Jamil Jivani explores what it means to be a man in the 21st Century.
What would reparations look like for today’s African Americans?
The first African slaves arrived in North America 400 years ago this month, landing at Jamestown in what's now Virginia. Recently, the idea of paying reparations for the atrocity of slavery has been earning new attention, even making its way…
The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Not Diverse. Here’s Why.
As marijuana legalization expands across the country, who is benefiting from the blossoming industry?
This non-profit gives money to Black mothers with no strings attached
Aisha Nyandoro has a radical new plan for how social welfare programs should support specifically black mothers.
What happens if you’re “uncensored” as a Black man on an elite campus?
At 22, Zachary Wood shares his “Uncensored” thoughts on race, poverty, abuse and the possibility of dissent in higher education on MetroFocus.
Five ways we can make the country better for moms this Mother’s Day
This Mother's Day, we're presenting our top five stories about supporting mothers across the country.
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.”