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How a Lengthy Delay in COVID-19 Stimulus Funding Impacted Tribal Governments
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Months after the CARES Act was signed into law, some of the money has still not been distributed to tribal government hoping to soften the financial damage from COVID-19.
Interest in Gardening Blooms Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The Takeaway talks to Ron Finley, a community activist and self-proclaimed “Gangster Gardener,” about making gardening more accessible to communities of color.
Do Major Sports Leagues Really Support the Racial Justice Uprising?
Monday, June 22, 2020
The NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, and even NASCAR have all made statements in support of Black Lives Matter. But whether leagues are planning to back up those words with action is another matter.
How Bill Barr's Messy Ouster of Geoffrey Berman Fits into His Tenure as Attorney General
Monday, June 22, 2020
Over the weekend, Attorney General Bill Barr ousted Geoffrey Berman, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, in a messy back and forth that played out publicly.
What the Supreme Court's Decision Means for DACA Recipients
Monday, June 22, 2020
Last Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, also known as DACA.
Relationship Between Police and Media Grows Increasingly Tense
Thursday, June 18, 2020
As the uprising for racial justice continues around the country, journalists in the United States are increasingly the targets of direct and hostile confrontations with law enforcement.
COVID19 Budget Cuts Prevent Many from Accessing Subsidized Summer Programs
Thursday, June 18, 2020
New York City's budget proposal has $235 million worth of cuts to public summer programs. Many low income families could be affected without access to these programs.
What Juneteenth Means at This Moment
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Juneteenth commemorates the day when enslaved people in Texas learned about their emancipation, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Why Are States Criminalizing Fossil Fuel Protests?
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Some states have been quietly passing laws to criminalize fossil fuel protests amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Postpartum Mental Health During a Global Pandemic
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, some experts worry about the impact it will have on the mental health of new parents, especially those who have recently experienced childbirth.
Calls for Financial Transparency Grow as Money Pours Into Racial Justice Organizations
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
People have been donating to racial justice organizations as calls to give to these causes continue online. But not everyone eagerly donating may know exactly where that money is going.
Delroy Lindo on Starring in Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods' and Engaging with Today's Racial Justice Uprising
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The Takeaway speaks with actor Delroy Lindo about his role in Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods,' and how he’s getting involved in today’s racial justice uprising.
Progress for LGBTQ+ Rights in the Supreme Court
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision protecting LGBTQ+ employees from discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Overlooked Reality of Police Violence Against Disabled Black Americans
Monday, June 15, 2020
Amidst national protests for racial justice the reality of police violence against disabled people—especially Black people—is rarely discussed.
Deaths of Rayshard Brooks, Robert Fuller, and Malcolm Harsch Underscore Nationwide Anger with Law Enforcement
Monday, June 15, 2020
The killing of Rayshard Brooks in Georgia and the deaths of Robert Fuller and Malcolm Harsch in California underscore systemic issues that demonstrators are marching against nationwide.
Amid Civil Unrest, Police Fatally Shoot Latino Man
Monday, June 15, 2020
Two weeks ago, Sean Monterrosa was shot and killed by police in Vallejo, California.
COVID-19 Cases Are on the Rise in Nearly Two Dozen States
Thursday, June 11, 2020
While the world’s eyes have been turned to the uprising against racism and police violence, some parts of the country are seeing new upticks in confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Does Objectivity in Journalism Exist?
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Reporters of color have long disputed the notion of objectivity in journalism.
The Value and the Toll of Documenting Police Brutality
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
As more and more deaths of Black people at the hands of police are caught on film, The Takeaway looks at the responsibility, legality, and consequences of documenting police brutality.
White Parents Need to Talk to Their Kids About Race
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
Today, while more white parents might finally want to have conversations about race with their young children, they don’t necessarily know where to start.
