Tag: community
Author speaks out amid surge in efforts to ban books in schools and libraries
Author George M. Johnson joins to talk about his book “All Boys Aren’t Blue” and the importance of teaching students about the LGBTQ+ community. source
Sold-out crowd at Honey Bowl Stadium for Uvalde’s high school football team
Community members were bursting with pride as they supported the Uvalde Coyotes’ during the winning game. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH…
Saskatchewan community in grief after Canada stabbing massacre
A string of stabbings killed at least 11 people across Canada’s Saskatchewan province on Sunday, police said. source
Black Business Month: Guava banking app aims to close the racial wealth gap
Kelly Ifill, CEO and founder of Guava, discusses how the community banking app helps Black small business owners gain access to capital and overcome unique…
Pfizer requests emergency use authorization from FDA for new omicron booster
ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel joins to discuss the latest on the booster and how monkeypox is disproportionately affecting minority communities. #pfizer #vaccine…
Barber on helping the community & building his brand ‘I’m focusing on the impact’
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with barber and TikTok star Vic Blends about offering free haircuts to people, giving back, and creating the first barbering…
It’s not too late: Cleaning up bayous | ABCNL
ABC News’ Ginger Zee reports on the pollution in the Buffalo Bayou in Houston, Texas, and cleanup efforts taking place. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
‘For trans people, it’s safety and security.’: Mia on gender affirming surgeries l ABCNL
ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth explores the barriers transgender people face in order to get gender affirming surgeries which are deemed as medically necessary by the…
Akron community reacts to Jayland Walker autopsy report
Pastor and cousin of Jayland Walker, Robert Dejournett, discusses the new autopsy report and how the Walker family is handling their loss as the investigation…
Family, Akron community seek justice in police shooting death of Jayland Walker
Brian Buckmire, ABC News contributor and host and legal analyst at the Law and Crime network, discusses how race could factor into the investigation into…
US marshals director on addressing high crime, bridging divides l ABCNL
ABC News’ chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas spoke with the director of the U.S. Marshals Service Ronald Davis as the country faces rising crime and…
Uvalde sheriff to testify on police response to Robb Elementary school mass shooting
ABC News’ John Quiñones is in Uvalde, Texas, as members of the Houston Astros are set to hold an event for the community. ABC News…
Nipsey Hussle murder trial heads to jury | Nightline
The slain rapper’s friends reflect on his legacy to the LA community, as the criminal trial against his accused murderer comes to a close. WATCH…
By the Numbers: Celebrating Juneteenth l ABCNL
A look at the history behind Juneteenth, and how some states are still not fully recognizing the newest federal holiday. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
Why Juneteenth is unique among American holidays l ABCNL
Gregory Carr, chair of the department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University, speaks on educating Americans about Juneteenth and how to support the Black community…
Philadelphia’s youth grapple with the prevalence of gun violence in their city
Young people in Philadelphia recount near-death experiences with bullets, as community leaders desperately search for solutions. source
Gloria Estefan on ‘Father of the Bride’: ‘When I read the script it was a no-brainer’ | ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis sits down with Latino icon Gloria Estefan about her role in the new film “Father of the Bride,” and its modern…
Uvalde, Texas, community leaders demand answers and change in wake of mass shooting
ABC News’ senior investigative reporter Aaron Katersky on the demand for answers from law enforcement and the latest on the investigation into the deadly school…
Everytown for Gun Safety offers proposal to fight gun violence
Michael-Sean Spence, senior director of community safety initiatives for Everytown for Gun Safety, talks about a new proposal for governors to combat gun violence. WATCH…
Tik Talk: Activist on protecting queer rights | ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with LGBTQ+ activist, author, and comedian Rob Anderson about educating and entertaining the public on issues facing the queer community….
