Tag: inequality
A push for clean air in Louisiana’s ‘cancer alley’ l ABCNL
ABC News’ Ginger Zee reports from Louisiana’s “Chemical Corridor†on the urgency to clean the air as residents there are skeptical of carbon capture technology…
US leads developed world in maternal mortality rate l ABCNL
Recent CDC data shows that the maternal mortality rate among Black women was more than double that of white women in the U.S. in 2020….
Caring for adult family members prevents millions from reentering workforce
ABC News’ Karen Travers takes a look at how caregiving obligations during the pandemic are making the job hunt more difficult than ever for millions…
‘Exploitation of the planet contributes to the exploitation of people’: Author
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Leah Thomas, author of “The Intersectional Environmentalist,†on how social and climate injustices intertwine. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
US Open player speaks out after receiving ‘sexist’ code violation
After Alize Cornet got an unsportsmanlike conduct violation for flipping her shirt around during a match on Tuesday, U.S. Open officials clarified a that “this…
Colleges pledging to wipe out student debts spark a larger debate in Washington
A recent study found that Black people take out higher amounts of student loans than every other racial group. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at…
2020 candidate Pete Buttigieg talks race and inequality
Pete Buttigieg says as a white person, it’s twice as important for him to stand up for inequality. #Politics #Buttigieg #2020Election #2020Candidates #ABCNews source
Michael Bloomberg accused of fostering sexist corporate culture
His company is facing three lawsuits for sexual harassment and gender inequality, but he said his company had an “enviable record†of treating people equally…
The nation’s capital tells a tale of two cities
ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on how the pandemic is shedding a light on the social inequality in Washington, D.C. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez on COVID-19 impact in her district, response to the virus
The freshman congresswoman represents five of the 10 hardest-hit zip codes in New York City. She spoke to “Nightline” co-anchor Juju Chang about the racial…
Biden addresses nationwide Floyd protests
Former vice president Joe Biden emphasized that the protests, coupled with the disproportionate impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on minority communities, highlight the need…
Inside Brazil’s COVID-19 tragedy | ABCNews PRIME
James Longman reports from Sao Paulo, Brazil, where government inaction, distrust and societal inequality are helping fuel the spread of the virus. #Coronavirus #SaoPaulo #Brazil…
How Colin Kaepernick went from football star to civil rights icon | Nightline
At the height of his career in the NFL, Kaepernick took a stand against racial inequality and police brutality for the world to see. Since…
Joe Biden unveils economic plan to combat racial inequality
The former vice president’s “Build Back Better†proposal aims to advance racial equity in the United States with investments in minority small businesses and affordable…
By the Numbers: Millennials falling farther behind other generations
Millennials own just 4.6% of America’s wealth, while Baby Boomers own 53%, and that wealth gap is growing. source
Law enforcement during Capitol riot raises question of double standard
Despite Wednesday’s riot being similar in size to previous protests over racial inequality, authorities responded less forcefully. source
