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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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Education Funding for Public Schools

Education Funding for Public Schools

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Delegate from District 28, Arthur Ellis. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss, education funding for public schools, light rail in Charles County, government shutdown, and homelessness in Charles County.For more information on Delegate Arthur Ellis, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

Education Bills

Education Bills

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Delegate from District 5, April Rose. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss Education Bills. For more information on April Rose, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

Educational Funding- Expanding Pre-K

Educational Funding- Expanding Pre-K

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Senator from District 24, Joanne Benson. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss Educational Funding- Expanding Pre-K, Economic Development. For more information on Senator Joanne Benson, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

School Calendar Year

School Calendar Year

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Senator from District 22, Paul Pinsky. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss School Calendar, Kirwin Commission, the environment. For more information on Senator Paul Pinsky, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

Funding for Education

Funding for Education

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Delegate from District 10, Benjamin Brooks. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss, Funding for Education and Reducing the Carbon Footprint. For more information on Delegate Benjamin Brooks, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

School Calendar

School Calendar

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Delegate from District 9B, Courtney Watson. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also Ellicott Flood Mitigation, and School Calendar. For more information on Delegate Courtney Watson, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

Education

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Delegate from District 14, Eric Luedtke. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss education, agriculture land transfer tax, and Ready to Read Act. For more information on Delegate Eric Luedtke, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

Education

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Senator from District 38 Mary Beth Carozza. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss Education, Fair Funding Formula and Career Tech in Education, Veterans Caucus. For more information on Senator Mary Beth Carozza, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

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