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Black Race and Gender Wealth Gap

Black Race and Gender Wealth Gap

Despite recent efforts to bridge America's digital divide, African-Americans and women are at a disadvantage.

Johnnetta Betsch Cole, President and Board Chair of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), discusses her organization’s efforts to promote STEAM education within communities of color.

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Black Infant and Maternal Health

Black Infant and Maternal Health

Black women are three to four times more likely to die from childbirth than non-Hispanic white women.

Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, Founder and President of the National Birth Equity Collaborative, discusses her organization’s need to reduce black maternal and infant mortality rates through research, family-centered collaboration and advocacy.

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Black Women and Leadership

Black Women and Leadership

According to the Women in the Workplace 2018 survey, women of color are significantly underrepresented and less likely to be promoted to leadership positions.

Demarius Love of the African American Mayors Association discusses how his organization is elevating the voices of female leaders.

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Black Health Disparities

Black Health Disparities

Advocates say the African-American population experiences significant disparities with diseases, access to care and preventive screenings.

Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., discusses efforts to end health disparities in the African-American community.

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Substance Use and Abuse

Substance Use and Abuse

In 2017, more than 28,000 people died of overdose involving synthetic opioids in the United States.

Scott Nolen, Director of the Open Society Institute-Baltimore’s Addiction and Health Equity Program, joins host Tetiana Anderson for a conversation on his organization’s approach to improving public health.

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Congressional Staff Diversity

Congressional Staff Diversity

The 115th Congress is the most racially diverse group in history. Spencer Overton, President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, discusses his organization’s efforts to ensure members of the U.S. Congress reflect the communities they serve.

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Empowering Black Women

Empowering Black Women

According to the Federal Reserve, the black female business ownership rate outpaces men of all races.

Minyon Moore and Leah Daughtry of Power Rising join host Tetiana Anderson to discuss black female activism, engagement and empowerment.

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Black Wealth and Worth

Black Wealth and Worth

Homes of similar quality in neighborhoods with comparable amenities are worth 23 percent less in majority-black neighborhoods, compared to those with very few black residents.

Andre Perry of the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss the ripple effect this causes in the African-American community.

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Black Voter Engagement

Black Voter Engagement

Democratic wins in the 2018 midterms were driven largely by African-American voters – particularly black women.

Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss his organization’s research-based approach to increasing voter participation and engagement.

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MLK Jr. Social Justice Legacy and Youth Development

Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services President, Ronn Johnson, discuss the impact of the annual MLK Jr. Celebration and how the organization fosters youth leadership, including Springfield youth advocating the state legislature to raise the legal age for tobacco.

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Reducing Traffic Deaths

Reducing Traffic Deaths - 5:33

In 2014, New York City became the first American city to adopt Vision Zero, an initiative to end urban traffic deaths and injuries. This effort is now underway nationwide, transforming transportation planning in more than 30 U.S. cities.

Polly Trottenberg of the New York City Department of Transportation discusses the impact of adding major safety improvements to streets – including new protected bike lanes, additional crosswalks, and expanded medians.

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Ending Solitary Confinement

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A 2018 Yale Law School study found that more than 4,000 prisoners suffering from serious mental illness in the U.S. are being held in solitary confinement.

Rick Raemisch, executive director of the Colorado Department of Corrections, discusses how Colorado has effectively ended solitary confinement for prisoners, sparking a growing trend to end the practice.

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Data and Innovation in Los Angeles

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According to Bloomberg Philanthropies, Los Angeles has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to data-driven initiatives.

Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles mayor, discusses how leveraging data is improving urban life in the City of Angels.

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Combating Modern-Day Slavery

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The International Labour Organization estimates that forced labor and human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide.

Nahja Martin of the Polaris National Human Trafficking Hotline discusses how being aware of warning signs can help mitigate modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

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Eradicating Energy Poverty

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An estimated 700 million Africans use fuels like wood and charcoal due to lack of electricity.

Katherine Lucey, founder and CEO of Solar Sister, discusses her organization’s women-led movement that provides clean energy to Africans in need.

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Orlando: An Environmentally Friendly City

Orlando: An Environmentally Friendly City - 5:38

Orlando, Fla., is shifting how the world eats through fleet farming – a small scale farming revolution to increase urban food access. As a result, the city is considered one of the eco-friendliest in the nation.

Chris Castro, director of sustainability and resilience for the City of Orlando, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss efforts to make Orlando a national leader in sustainability.

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Hidden History: Native American Boarding Schools

Hidden History: Native American Boarding Schools - 7:13

Beginning in 1869 and for the century that followed, hundreds of thousands of Native American children were placed in boarding schools. Removed from their homes and families, these children were forced to assimilate to American culture, with severe punishment for speaking their native languages or engaging in any activity or behavior reflective of their native culture.

Gina Jackson, Program Director for Native Americans in Philanthropy, joins Ellee Pai Hong to discuss the Healing Campaign, which aims to inform the public about Native American boarding schools and their lasting impact on the Native American population.

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Congressional Staff Diversity

Congressional Staff Diversity

The 115th Congress is the most racially diverse group in history. Spencer Overton, President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, discusses his organization’s efforts to ensure members of the U.S. Congress reflect the communities they serve.

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Substance Use and Abuse

Substance Use and Abuse

In 2017, more than 28,000 people died of overdose involving synthetic opioids in the United States.

Scott Nolen, Director of the Open Society Institute-Baltimore’s Addiction and Health Equity Program, joins host Tetiana Anderson for a conversation on his organization’s approach to improving public health.

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Empowering Black Women

Empowering Black Women

According to the Federal Reserve, the black female business ownership rate outpaces men of all races.

Minyon Moore and Leah Daughtry of Power Rising join host Tetiana Anderson to discuss black female activism, engagement and empowerment.

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Black Race and Gender Wealth Gap

Black Race and Gender Wealth Gap

Despite recent efforts to bridge America's digital divide, African-Americans and women are at a disadvantage.

Johnnetta Betsch Cole, President and Board Chair of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), discusses her organization’s efforts to promote STEAM education within communities of color.

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Black Voter Engagement

Black Voter Engagement

Democratic wins in the 2018 midterms were driven largely by African-American voters – particularly black women.

Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss his organization’s research-based approach to increasing voter participation and engagement.

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Black Infant and Maternal Health

Black Infant and Maternal Health

Black women are three to four times more likely to die from childbirth than non-Hispanic white women.

Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, Founder and President of the National Birth Equity Collaborative, discusses her organization’s need to reduce black maternal and infant mortality rates through research, family-centered collaboration and advocacy.

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Black Health Disparities

Black Health Disparities

Advocates say the African-American population experiences significant disparities with diseases, access to care and preventive screenings.

Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., discusses efforts to end health disparities in the African-American community.

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Black Women and Leadership

Black Women and Leadership

According to the Women in the Workplace 2018 survey, women of color are significantly underrepresented and less likely to be promoted to leadership positions.

Demarius Love of the African American Mayors Association discusses how his organization is elevating the voices of female leaders.

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Workplace Inclusion and the Bigotry of Low Expectations​

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