With Kamala Harris, Americans again have trouble understanding what 'multiracial' means While the debates about Kamala Harris’ multiracial identity may seem new, they echo the […]
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A Salvadoran American’s memoir ‘comes full circle’ on a family history of violence, struggle
A Salvadoran American’s memoir ‘comes full circle’ on a family history of violence, struggle The World September 01, 2020 · 6:00 PM EDT By The […]
Continue readingThe international politics of COVID-19: Part II
The international politics of COVID-19: Part II Inkstick Media September 01, 2020 · 2:30 PM EDT By Sam Ratner President Donald Trump and French President […]
Continue readingMegaprojects and austerity measures are transforming southern Mexico
Megaprojects and austerity measures are transforming southern Mexico The country's economy is in a downward spiral as the coronavirus continues to spread. The World August […]
Continue readingFamily of Chinese pro-democracy activist held in secret detention calls for his release
Family of Chinese pro-democracy activist held in secret detention calls for his release Ding Jiaxi had been on a collision course with the Chinese government […]
Continue readingDiscussion: The Latino Republican: Issues and influence in the 2020 election
Discussion: The Latino Republican: Issues and influence in the 2020 election The World July 08, 2020 · 11:30 AM EDT By The World staff Share […]
Continue readingA US report shows big strides on human trafficking. Advocates say the message is misleading.
A US report shows big strides on human trafficking. Advocates say the message is misleading. Advocates across the world warn that with the pandemic and […]
Continue readingDiscussion: How the coronavirus crisis is exacerbating food insecurities and global inequities
Discussion: How the coronavirus crisis is exacerbating food insecurities and global inequities The World June 29, 2020 · 11:30 AM EDT Updated: June 30, 2020 […]
Continue readingAs Lebanon’s financial crisis worsens, migrant workers are being dumped on the streets like ‘trash’
As Lebanon’s financial crisis worsens, migrant workers are being dumped on the streets like ‘trash’ Human rights advocates say the migrants have little to no […]
Continue readingBlack history is ‘integral part’ of British culture, says Black Curriculum founder
Black history is ‘integral part’ of British culture, says Black Curriculum founder What do students learn in the classroom about race and history? In the […]
Continue readingColleges brace for steep drop in international enrollment this fall
Colleges brace for steep drop in international enrollment this fall WGBH News June 24, 2020 · 11:15 AM EDT By Kirk Carapezza Player utilities Popout […]
Continue readingDiscussion: The Latino conservative vote in the 2020 election
Discussion: The Latino conservative vote in the 2020 election The World June 23, 2020 · 4:30 PM EDT By The World staff The World is […]
Continue readingThis African American in Ghana says making Juneteenth a federal holiday is a ‘small gesture.’ She urges police reform.
This African American in Ghana says making Juneteenth a federal holiday is a ‘small gesture.’ She urges police reform. The World June 19, 2020 · […]
Continue readingIn Ciudad Juárez, a new ‘filter hotel’ offers migrants a safe space to quarantine
In Ciudad Juárez, a new 'filter hotel' offers migrants a safe space to quarantine The guests at Hotel Flamingo in Ciudad Juárez aren't tourists on […]
Continue readingDiscussion: How systemic racism intersects with the coronavirus pandemic
Discussion: How systemic racism intersects with the coronavirus pandemic The World June 17, 2020 · 3:30 PM EDT By The World staff Video of Racism […]
Continue readingWhy many in public health support anti-racism protests — with some precautions amid coronavirus
Why many in public health support anti-racism protests — with some precautions amid coronavirus Many health care workers say the pandemic and systemic racism are […]
Continue readingRacism against African Americans in China escalates amid coronavirus
Racism against African Americans in China escalates amid coronavirus In mid-April, reports of “imported cases” of COVID-19 from abroad stoked fears and prejudices in the […]
Continue readingWhat South Africa can teach the US about racial justice and reconciliation
What South Africa can teach the US about racial justice and reconciliation "If you want to change, it has to start with an acknowledgment," says […]
Continue readingTrump proposes harsh asylum rules disqualifying many applicants
Trump proposes harsh asylum rules disqualifying many applicants The World June 11, 2020 · 2:00 PM EDT By The World staff Producer Amanda McGowan Player […]
Continue readingTrump administration proposes more hurdles for asylum-seekers; Amazon halts police use of facial recognition technology
Trump administration proposes more hurdles for asylum-seekers; Amazon halts police use of facial recognition technology The World June 11, 2020 · 10:00 AM EDT By […]
Continue readingLatino groups fight voter suppression efforts as US election nears
Latino groups fight voter suppression efforts as US election nears Numerous efforts to suppress Latinos and black voters are underway across the country — particularly […]
Continue readingThe power of protest: Part II
The power of protest: Part II Critical State looks at the power and impact of protests over time. As today’s protesters lay out their demands […]
Continue readingIn France, the killing of George Floyd invokes the memory of Adama Traoré
In France, the killing of George Floyd invokes the memory of Adama Traoré George Floyd’s killing sparked protests across the world. In France, it reignited […]
Continue readingAmerica’s BLM protests find solidarity in South Korea
America’s BLM protests find solidarity in South Korea On Saturday, around 100 demonstrators walked through downtown Seoul in protest of the killing of George Floyd […]
Continue readingUS may be violating international law in its response to protesters, UN expert says
US may be violating international law in its response to protesters, UN expert says International human rights advocates observing how the US is handling the […]
Continue readingWas the US sleeping through China’s rise?
Was the US sleeping through China's rise? If the US can’t take care of itself in times of major crisis, how exactly is it supposed […]
Continue readingUS officials blast Apple for not unlocking Pensacola gunman’s phones
US officials blast Apple for not unlocking Pensacola gunman’s phones The World May 19, 2020 · 1:30 PM EDT By Lydia Emmanouilidou Player utilities Popout […]
Continue reading‘We can’t take our health for granted’ as US reopens, says Dr. Howard Koh
'We can't take our health for granted' as US reopens, says Dr. Howard Koh The World May 19, 2020 · 12:45 PM EDT By The […]
Continue readingRwandan genocide suspect found after decades; The dangers of ‘vaccine nationalism’; Probe launched after Trump ousts State Dept. watchdog
Rwandan genocide suspect found after decades; The dangers of 'vaccine nationalism'; Probe launched after Trump ousts State Dept. watchdog The World May 18, 2020 · […]
Continue readingFacebook will pay $52M to US content moderators for trauma on the job. What about its international contractors?
Facebook will pay $52M to US content moderators for trauma on the job. What about its international contractors? The World May 15, 2020 · 1:00 […]
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