Advocates say the best way to address racial bias in standardized testing is to eliminate the test

by Shriya Bhattacharya

This story was originally published at Prism.

As schools and universities across the country closed their campuses at the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, students struggled …

Biden’s first year in office left roadblocks for BIPOC progress

This article was originally published at Prism

President Joe Biden was lauded a year ago for being the first president to directly address white supremacy as one of the country’s major crises during …

The 'Model Minority Myth': Why it's harmful for not only Asians, but other communities of color

Transferring from a full-time private Islamic school with only about 20 children in my grade to a public school with over 300 students was definitely a culture shock for me. But what I felt more was …

Millions of Americans go hungry while corporations choose to waste food rather than risk profit

by Kinko Kiema

This story was originally published at Prism.

More than 38 million people experience hunger or food insecurity in the U.S., yet one-third of all food produced for consumption goes to …

Despite rebranding efforts, prison tech company Aventiv still profits off of incarcerated people

by Alexandra Martinez

This story was originally published at Prism.

Last month, JPay, a prison technology and money management company for current and formerly incarcerated people, agreed to pay $6 …

The restaurant industry won’t survive if its workers can’t

by Frances Nguyen

This story was originally published at Prism.

While restaurant owners, pro-business lobbyists, and the New York Post were convinced that taking away restaurant workers’ option to …

Back-of-house restaurant workers are struggling to survive this pandemic

by Frances Nguyen

This story was originally published at Prism.

Throughout the pandemic, news outlets have covered the restaurant industry’s struggle with labor shortages and rising costs. But reports …

A record number of cities used ranked-choice voting this election. Will it help with inclusivity?

by Sravya Tadepalli

This story was originally published at Prism.

On Tuesday, a record number of voters cast their ballots using ranked-choice voting, a system that allows voters to rank candidates in …

U.S. launches private group sponsorship program for Afghan refugees. Will it help?

by Natasha Ishak

This story was originally published at Prism.

In late October, the U.S. State Department announced a new sponsorship program for incoming refugees from Afghanistan. Modeled after a …

Students of color in junior colleges are set up for inequities

by Juliana Clark

This story was originally published at Prism.

From an early age, Joel Velasquez knew that Texas A&M University was his dream school, drawn by the university’s sizable student …

Will BIPOC have the same access problems to booster shots as they did with the vaccine?

by Delilah Alvarado

This story was originally published at Prism.

Less than a year after COVID-19 vaccines were made available to the public, many Americans are now eligible to get a booster shot from …

To build back better, we must build back Black

by Dr. Jamie R. Riley and Duy Pham

This story was originally published at Prism.

Imagine a society free of the deeply rooted impacts of structural and institutional racism. A society where race is no …

Anti-abortion attacks are linked to other attacks on civil rights

by Ray Levy Uyeda

This story was originally published at Prism.

In just two months, Texas lawmakers have put challenges to landmark civil rights protections that threaten to upend the groundwork …

Black parents are trapped between the pandemic and Child Protective Services

by Ray Levy Uyeda

This story was originally published at Prism.

The start of the school year and relaunch of in-person classes signals a desire to return to a pre-pandemic normal that could be …

Anti-riot laws aren’t about curbing violence—they’re about stifling civil dissent

by Sravya Tadepalli

This story was originally published at Prism.

A year after protesters flooded American city streets decrying the murder of George Floyd by police, Republican state legislatures …

After Long Island farmworkers unionize, organizers hope to see others follow

by Lakshmi Gandhi

This story was originally published at Prism.

A group of 12 agricultural workers at an exclusive vineyard on Long Island has just officially formed New York state’s first farmworkers …

Women of color struggle to get the mental health care they need

by Nicole Froio

This story was originally published at Prism.

Katrina* spent years attempting to have her mental health accurately assessed, and for years found herself frustrated by repeated …

Biden administration launches initiative to protect workers from deadly heat

by Brenton Weyi

This story was originally published at Prism.

America’s laborers in farming, construction, warehouses, and factories are dying due to extreme heat. These workers have been advocating …

Reproductive justice advocates can’t afford to ignore how abortion bans affect Asian Americans

by Jenn Fang

This story was originally published at Prism.

Texas’ abortion ban, known as State Bill 8, is by far the harshest in the nation and has already all but eliminated abortion access in Texas. …

Racial wealth gaps in teaching won’t close without bold economic policies

by Trevor Smith

This story was originally published at Prism.

After teaching for five years, Danielle Moss realized that she wanted to leave the classroom to move into school administration. Like …