Nation Feb 05 NFL players say they are disappointed about the lack of Black head coaches around the league By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press
Health Feb 05 Racial gap widens in maternal mortality around time of childbirth Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher white women around the time of childbirth in 2023. That's according to federal health data released Wednesday. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Nation Jan 23 Watch 8:17 The steps an Ohio county took to reduce infant mortality rates When it comes to infant mortality, the United States ranks 54th in the world. That's about three times that of Japan, Singapore or Slovenia. Within the U.S., Ohio is in the bottom 25 percent of all states. Hamilton County was… By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Economy Jan 06 McDonald’s joins other companies in rolling back diversity goals McDonald's said Monday that it planned to retire specific goals for achieving diversity at senior leadership levels. By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Health Dec 31 Watch 9:13 New mothers face barriers getting the mental health care so many need Maternal mortality rates have soared in the U.S. to nearly three times those of other high-income countries. Over 20 percent of deaths among new mothers are from suicide and overdose. Researchers and service providers have made progress in addressing postpartum… By Ali Rogin, Mary Fecteau, Christine Romo, Connor Seitchik
Dec 25 Watch 6:04 Boston Ballet offers a new look for Christmas classic ‘The Nutcracker’ By Jeffrey Brown, Maea Lenei Buhre An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet company is helping to make this long-awaited leap. It’s part of our Race Matters coverage… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 8:17 Colorado community braces for possible mass deportations under Trump By Stephanie Sy, Sam Weber President-elect Trump said he is willing to enlist the military to deport migrants and is open to new detention camps to facilitate those deportations. The comments are the latest on his key campaign pledge, mounting the largest deportation operation in… Continue watching
Dec 05 Watch 7:10 Documentary explores migrant family separation policy of first Trump administration By Geoff Bennett, Layla Quran On a recent evening in Washington, moviegoers filled the lobby of a local theater to watch the D.C. premiere of a new film from a renowned documentarian that explores the first Trump administration’s family separation policy on the southern border. Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 7:00 Is the political climate influencing a spike in racist incidents? By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas After the election, there was a spike in incidents involving neo-Nazi marches and racist and hateful messages sent online, stoking fear for residents in several states across the country. Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans in at least 25 states have… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 9:46 Young Latinos who don’t speak Spanish are reclaiming their culture after facing shaming By Laura Barrón-López, Karina Cuevas, Veronica Vela While language can connect people to their culture and be a source of pride, it can also bring about embarrassment and anxiety. According to the Pew Research Center, 78 percent of U.S. Hispanics say it's not necessary to speak Spanish… Continue watching