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Sustaining Latina Entrepreneurs in COVID-19

Sustaining Latina Entrepreneurs in COVID-19 - 7:35

Hispanic-owned businesses have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Monika Mantilla, Board Member of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, shares how Latina entrepreneurs can survive and thrive in the pandemic.

COVID-19 and Hispanic Essential Workers

COVID-19 and Hispanic Essential Workers - 5:14

Hispanic Americans, who represent a significant portion of the nation’s essential workers, have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amy L. Hinojosa, President and CEO of MANA, a National Latina Organization, shares how the Hispanic community can come overcome challenges associated with life on the front lines of a pandemic.

Bringing Police and Students Together

Bringing Police and Students Together - 6:52

Ongoing protest movements are drawing increased attention to police-community relationships.

JW Cortés, actor and President of The Detective Rafael Ramos Foundation, reflects on his personal background, and outlines how trust can be built in communities across the country.

Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America

Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America - 44:32

Comcast Newsmakers and Voices of the Civil Rights Movement present the special panel discussion “Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America.” ModeratorTetiana Anderson and a panel of historians, activists and educators uncover America’s often untold history of racial injustice, the complex relationship between equity and identity, and the status of modern protest movements.

Panelists include activist and educator Zellie Imani; Professor Robby Luckett, Director of the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University; and Kenneth B. Morris Jr., descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, and President of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.

Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America

Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America - 44:32

Comcast Newsmakers and Voices of the Civil Rights Movement present the special panel discussion “Equality, Identity & Hope: Race in America.” ModeratorTetiana Anderson and a panel of historians, activists and educators uncover America’s often untold history of racial injustice, the complex relationship between equity and identity, and the status of modern protest movements.

Panelists include activist and educator Zellie Imani; Professor Robby Luckett, Director of the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University; and Kenneth B. Morris Jr., descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, and President of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.

Support to Keep Students on Track During the Pandemic

Support to Keep Students on Track During the Pandemic - 6:11

As students prepare for a new school year, extracurricular programs designed to keep students engaged are evolving in light of COVID-19.

Chrissy Chen, Senior Director of Youth Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, shares how the organization’s signature after-school programs have been reshaped to offer continued in-person and virtual support.

Navigating Privacy and Safety in Virtual Learning

Navigating Privacy and Safety in Virtual Learning - 6:21

In light of COVID-19, many school districts are planning to extend virtual learning into a new school year. But e-learning can pose data security risks. What are key privacy concerns and how can families manage risk?

Anisha Reddy, Policy Counsel for the Future of Privacy Forum, outlines the privacy challenges of online learning and the resources available to ensure a safe virtual learning environment.

Life in the Pandemic: Managing Kids’ Screen Time

Life in the Pandemic: Managing Kids’ Screen Time - 6:14

With social distancing impacting the ability to physically connect with others, children are turning to screens more than ever.

Stephen Balkam, Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute, reveals how children are spending time online during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how families can continue to manage screen time.

Helping Older Americans Boost Their Budget

Helping Older Americans Boost Their Budget - 6:55

As the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the nation’s financial landscape, advocates say older Americans are uniquely disadvantaged.

Josh Hodges, Chief Customer Officer of the National Council on Aging, reveals resources available to help 65+ Americans “boost their budget” for daily necessities.

LGBTQ+ Equality and the Struggle for Racial Justice

LGBTQ+ Equality and the Struggle for Racial Justice - 8:44

The nationwide movement for LGBTQ+ equality has achieved significant advancements in equal protections and benefits.

Nadine Smith, Co-founder and Executive Director of Equality Florida, reflects on the parallels between the LGBTQ+ rights movement and ongoing campaigns for racial justice.

COVID-19 Community-Driven Support

COVID-19 Community-Driven Support - 8:11

As the U.S. works to curb the spread of COVID-19, stay-at-home orders and business closures have impacted employment in all 50 states.

Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, discusses community-driven initiatives that guide unemployed Americans on a pathway toward financial security.

Maximizing Mentorship During COVID-19

Maximizing Mentorship During COVID-19 - 6:43

In the era of social distancing, mentoring relationships are ever more important for America’s youth.

Pam Iorio, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, shares how her organization’s network of mentors continues to maintain strong bonds with mentees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Impact on Indian Country

COVID-19 Impact on Indian Country - 8:23

Native communities in the U.S. have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with higher rates of infection and death.

Dallin Maybee, Assistant Director of Development for the Native American Rights Fund, discusses why some tribal communities are at higher risk compared to the general population and outlines mitigation efforts to limit the spread of the virus.

Americans With Disabilities Act: Marking 30 Years

Americans With Disabilities Act: Marking 30 Years - 6:44

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. The landmark legislation prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, and more.

Angela Williams, President and CEO of Easterseals, reflects on how the ADA has advanced equal opportunity over the past 30 years, along with key priorities ahead for the disability community.

Title VII Ruling: LGBTQ Workers Protected From Discrimination

Title VII Ruling: LGBTQ Workers Protected From Discrimination - 7:13

In June 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects LGBTQ employees from discrimination in the workplace.

Sarah Warbelow, Legal Director for the Human Rights Campaign, reveals how this historic decision emerged and outlines what’s next for the LGBTQ community.

World War I: The African American Experience

World War I: The African American Experience - 8:00

Nearly 400,000 African Americans served in World War I — decades prior to the height of America’s civil rights movement.

Krewasky Salter, Ph.D., of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture delves into the history behind a new exhibit that honors the contributions of African Americans on and off the battlefield.

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