Millions of Americans are still out of work amid the pandemic’s economic disruption, as employers are struggling to fill positions. Yet, a record four million employees said “I quit” in April. Many are looking for better working conditions, a better work-life balance, and better pay. Soledad talks to Anthony Klotz, professor of business management at Texas A & M University, about the future of the U.S. workforce.
Karen Holmes Ward is the Director of Public Affairs and Community Services as well as host and executive producer of CityLine, WCVB-TV’s award-winning weekly magazine program. Holmes Ward oversees the station’s public service and community outreach efforts earning national recognition, including an Emmy nomination and a National Association of Broadcasters ‘Service to Community in Television’ award for the station’s efforts during and following the Boston Marathon attack. A graduate of Boston University’s School of Public Communications (now COM), Karen has received numerous awards for her work including the National Association of Black Journalists Region I Journalist of the Year; the ‘Silver Circle’ Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Lifetime Achievement Award, and has received honorary doctorates from Merrimack College, Cambridge College and Boston University.
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time each year to honor the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have enriched our nation’s history and culture. It also gives us the opportunity to celebrate new voices who are reimagining the American Dream. Gina Brillon is the first Latina winner of NBC’s “Stand Up for Diversity Showcase.”
The coronavirus pandemic is officially the deadliest disease outbreak in U.S. history. The 1918 Flu previously held the top spot with a death toll of 675,000. As of this week, COVID-19 has killed nearly 700,000 people and the pandemic is still far from over. On average, more than 2,200 people are dying every day from the virus. Soledad talks to Dr. Howard Markel, a physician and medical historian at the University of Michigan, about where we go from here.
The Supreme Court has upheld Roe v. Wade and a women’s right to an abortion for decades. However, the conservative majority court appears to now be reexamining that right. Amy Howe is a legal expert who covers the Supreme Court and is the co-founder of SCOTUSblog. She walks us through what justices will need to consider.
The Supreme Court is back in session on Monday. Justices will be considering a slew of high-profile cases, from the death penalty to immigration and women’s reproductive rights. That includes a review of a new Mississippi law barring abortion after 15 weeks. It’s considered to be a direct challenge to the Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide prior to the fetus viability. Nancy Miller and Sue Perlgut share in their own words the danger of abortions before they were legalized nationwide.
Stevland Wilson is an award-winning producer, a director, contributor, writer, public speaker, and entrepreneur. In his 20-year career, Stevland has worked in radio, television, print, digital, live production, news, and sports. After spending more than a decade at ESPN, Stevland served as the Vice President of Production for the XFL. In addition to his role with Matter of Fact, Stevland is also the Supervising Producer for the Matter of Fact Listening Tour. Stevland is the Founder and President of Landmind Productions, and the Chairman of Hofstra University’s Herbert Lawrence School of Communications Dean’s Advisory Board.
Fighting environmental racism is never easy. The communities often targeted lack the resources and political power to fight off big polluters. When Warren County, North Carolina was designated by the state as a dumpsite for soil contaminated by highly toxic chemicals, the community took a stand. Special contributor Joie Chen shows us how Warren County came together to battle for environmental justice.