U.S. Jail Populations Drop but Not for Women
“While America’s jail population may be finally decreasing after decades of massive growth, that doesn’t apply to women. In fact, the proportion of women spending time in jail is going...
At this D.C. jail, the Free Minds Book Club Offers a Safe Space
“Reading and writing can provide a profession, a passion or an escape from reality. In Washington, D.C., the Free Minds Book Club positions the activities as mechanisms through which...
Reports of ‘inhumane conditions’ at a Migrant Children’s Detention Facility
“The Associated Press details grave conditions inside a Texas migrant detention facility where 250 infants, children and teenagers were being held without adequate food, water or sanitation...
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...