Teen Pregnancy

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"There have been extraordinary declines (in teen pregnancy) among all teens in all 50 states among all racial ethnic groups, and we need to recognize and applaud the progress that?s been made. But there are great disparities that remain."

Posted Mar 01, 2016

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According to recent national data, teen pregnancy and birth rates in the U.S. are reaching record low levels, but significant disparities remain among some populations. Bill Albert, Chief Program Officer for the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy discusses the perceptions and realities of teen pregnancy. Visit the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy on the web, Facebook or follow on Twitter.

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Tackling LGBTQ Poverty and Food Insecurity

Tackling LGBTQ Poverty and Food Insecurity - 6:11

A report by The Williams Institute reveals that more than one in four LGBTQ adults lacked the funds to feed themselves or their families in 2016. Tyrone Hanley, Senior Policy Counsel at the National Center for Lesbian Rights, shares his experience being raised by a single, LGBTQ parent and how his organization is working to eliminate poverty and food insecurity in the LGBTQ community.

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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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Census 2020: Averting a Latino Undercount

Census 2020: Averting a Latino Undercount - 6:19

For decades, the U.S. Census has undercounted America’s Hispanic community. Factors such as immigration status, income level, language and education serve as continuing barriers for this population. As Census 2020 approaches, JudeAnne Heath of LULAC discusses efforts to ensure an accurate count of Hispanic families living in the United States.

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Queer and AAPI: Identity and Intersectionality

Queer and AAPI: Identity and Intersectionality - 7:05

The Williams Institute reports that more than 325,000 LGBTQ Asians and Pacific Islanders live in the United States.

Khudai Tanveer of the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance- NQAPIA lives at the intersections of queer, South Asian, and Muslim identities. Hear Tanveer’s unique perspective on efforts to promote inclusion and acceptance of LGBTQ people within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

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