From students living in cars to mushrooms growing on ceilings, students say substandard conditions make some feel ‘they were sold a dream’
Author: Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY
White people in the US have long controlled public institutions. Racial progress has paid the price.
Major institutions in the U.S. — including law enforcement, school leaders and the media — have sometimes hindered or openly opposed racial progress.
US hits new record for transgender killings. Puerto Rico is the epicenter of the violence.
Puerto Rico has the highest transgender murder rate in the nation as the U.S. is grappling with record trans violence and new debates on LGBTQ rights.
‘This is our Selma moment’: Racial justice activists hope Derek Chauvin verdict spurs larger systemic change
As many celebrated Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction Tuesday, racial justice activists and leaders said the moment could be a major force for change.
Plumes of ash visible from space as Caribbean volcano continues to rumble and thousands flee island
Its plumes visible from space, St. Vincent’s La Soufriere volcano continued to rumble, threatening further eruption and months of disruption.
Asian American activists are demanding equal civil rights, better education in schools after Asian hate attacks
Asian American leaders are demanding equal voting access, more Asian American history in schools and other reforms amid a surge of racist attacks.
‘Stand Up, Fight Back’: Atlanta rally decries anti-Asian violence, mourns spa shooting victims
The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of support. Communities nationwide, from Phoenix to Philadelphia, gathered this week to mourn the victims.
Stop Asian hate, Stop Black hate, stop all hate: Many Americans call for unity against racism
Many leaders of color are calling on Americans to unite against the common enemy of white supremacy after a wave of attacks on Asian Americans.
Arab Americans, deemed ‘white’ in government records, are suffering an unseen COVID-19 crisis
Arab American leaders report alarming rates of COVID-19 deaths in their communities, but don’t have data because most are categorized as “white.”
‘You don’t have a second chance’: Muslim Americans lament lost time with loved ones after lifting of travel ban
With President Joe Biden’s lifting of the so-called Muslim travel ban, many families are hoping to reunite after years of being separated.