Trump celebrates May jobs numbers after a week of nationwide unrest President Trump appeared energized at a Friday press conference where he touted the latest jobs report, which says the U.S. economy added 2.5 million jobs last month. This comes at the end of a week of harsh criticism from both sides of the aisle […]
Gulf Coast hunkers down for Tropical Storm Cristobal
Gulf Coast hunkers down for Tropical Storm Cristobal Tropical Storm Cristobal is growing stronger as it churns towards the Gulf Coast, already causing massive mudslides in Mexico and Central America. Louisiana’s governor has declared a state of emergency as the system threatens to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday. Jeff Berardelli explains the forecast. […]
Examining the racial disparities of traffic stops
Examining the racial disparities of traffic stops Data from the 2018 book "Suspect Citizens" shows that African Americans are typically much more likely than white people to be pulled over at traffic stops. In North Carolina, they are stopped twice as often and searched four times more than white people, despite the latter being more […]
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams on George Floyd protests, police reform
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams on George Floyd protests, police reform Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams marched with anti-police brutality protesters this week, despite his complicated history with policing and racial issues. Adams, who is black, was beaten by police as a young man and later went on to serve as a New York City […]
Some police join marches, take a knee with protesters
Some police join marches, take a knee with protesters As protests around the country highlighted tensions between police officers and communities of color, some pockets of the U.S. saw demonstrators and law enforcement join forces. Santa Cruz, California saw officers take a knee with protesters, while Camden, New Jersey police marched in lockstep with demonstrators. […]
Support group “Witnessing Whiteness” confronts racism and white privilege
Support group “Witnessing Whiteness” confronts racism and white privilege While this week has led many Americans to consider issues of race with a fresh urgency, one groundbreaking book is addressing the challenge of coming to grips with the reality of racism. "Witnessing Whiteness" has since inspired a workshop aimed at helping thousands of people look […]
Tear gas is being used on U.S. protesters: Where did it come from?
Tear gas is being used on U.S. protesters: Where did it come from? Health officials and police watchdog groups criticized the use of what is commonly considered "tear gas" on peaceful protesters in Washington, D.C. Experts say its use on civilians can lead to increased health risks, including coronavirus. Roxana Saberi looks at the history […]
Saturday Sessions: Mt. Joy performs “Strangers”
Saturday Sessions: Mt. Joy performs “Strangers” Mt. Joy founding members Matt Quinn and Sam Cooper knew each other as Philadelphia high school students, meeting up years later in Los Angeles to form the band. Their first hit, “Astrovan,” took off on Spotify before another song, “Silver Lining,” took the top spot on Billboard’s Adult Alternative […]
Nonprofit Sheridan Story helps feed Minneapolis after protests, unrest
Nonprofit Sheridan Story helps feed Minneapolis after protests, unrest Days after protests and fires ripped through Minneapolis, residents already impacted by the coronavirus pandemic’s lockdowns were left with nowhere to buy groceries. The Sheridan Story, a nonprofit focused on feeding kids throughout Minnesota during food gaps, sprung into action. The group partnered with a local […]
Saturday Sessions: Mt. Joy performs “My Vibe”
Saturday Sessions: Mt. Joy performs “My Vibe” Mt. Joy founding members Matt Quinn and Sam Cooper knew each other as Philadelphia high school students, meeting up years later in Los Angeles to form the band. Their first hit, “Astrovan,” took off on Spotify before another song, “Silver Lining,” took the top spot on Billboard’s Adult […]