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
2020 census may have massively undercounted Black population, analysis shows
After advocates warned the 2020 census would seriously undercount the Black population, independent findings appear to show they were right.
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.
‘I can’t separate my identities’: For LGBTQ people of color, discrimination is worse, researchers say
For LGBTQ people of color, discrimination is more common and more harmful — but supportive policies, families and peers can make a difference.
‘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.
‘Children will die’: Transgender advocates warn about risks as more states consider banning gender-affirming care for kids
More states want to copy Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth. Experts say such laws endanger lives and ignore science.
Virginia cops pepper-sprayed Black and Latino Army officer who had hands raised during traffic stop, video shows
Army officer sues Virginia cops, saying his rights were violated after video shows officers pull weapons and pepper-spray him in December traffic stop.
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.
‘Invisibilized’: Asian Americans lead in long-term unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic and hate attacks
Along with health disparities and anti-Asian sentiment, the pandemic’s devastating effects for Asian Americans now include long-term unemployment.
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.