Reparations and why America’s past still shapes the present
“A House subcommittee held hearings Wednesday morning to discuss paying reparations to African Americans for slavery. The idea is shaping up to be an issue with some of the candidates running...
Ahead of World Refugee Day, Chobani leader appeals to CEOs
“Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder and CEO of leading Greek yogurt brand Chobani, says he is evangelizing the idea of a so-called ‘CEO playbook’ to shift some of the focus from shareholder wealth...
What’s at Stake in the Battle over 2020 Census Citizenship Question
“The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress for not turning over documents related to the...
Santana’s rhythmic tradition continues with new album, tour
“Twenty years ago, Carlos Santana released one of the biggest hit albums in history: the Grammy-winning “Supernatural.” But 2019 also marks the 50th anniversary of his famed...
Closing the student achievement gap with ‘cultural proficiency’
“Racial disparity in academic achievement remains a leading problem in American education, both at the K-12 and the college levels. A number of studies show greater diversity in the teaching...
Many combat veterans are still suffering, years after the fight ended
“On average, 20 U.S. military veterans daily die by suicide, and suicides among active duty personnel are increasing. A number of treatments for veterans with depression and post-traumatic...
How discovery of the slave ship Clotilda informs U.S. history
“The remains of the last slave ship that came to America have been found. In 1860, the schooner Clotilda brought 110 Africans to U.S. shores, decades after it was illegal to import slaves into...
Little support in U.S for college students raising children
“There are nearly 4 million undergraduate students who are raising children, representing 22 percent of all students attending U.S. colleges. Yet only about 8 percent of single mothers in...