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Color Lines: Race and Economic Recovery

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Listen to this audio version of Link TV and Applied Research Center’s video: ‘Color Lines: Race and Economic Recovery’. Hear the untold stories of how racism hurts all of our economic futures.

My T-Shirt Says it All (encore)

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

The T-shirt is a staple of the American wardrobe, worn by pretty much everyone at one time or another. It’s a sort of common denominator in a culture marked by differences. On this edition, we’ll hear how three T-shirt designers use the garments as a way to fight racism, communicate cultural identity, and mourn friends who’ve passed away.

Redefining Black Power in the Age of Obama

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Does a black president equal black power? Three African-American community leaders discuss how Obama’s election, and presidency, has changed their perspective on what black power is…and what it isn’t.

Green Jobs, Race and Economic “Recovery”

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

The Obama Administration is spending billions to create so-called green jobs. But what are these jobs and who will get them? We hear from community advocates who are working to make sure the green jobs money benefits those who need it the most.

Guard Us All? Immigrant Women and the HPV Vaccine

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

A controversial vaccine is at the intersection of immigrant rights and reproductive justice organizing. The HPV vaccine is mandatory for permanent resident status, and advocates say it follows a history of controlling the bodies of women of color.

Black and African (encore edition)

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

African immigrants are the fastest growing segment of the black population in the U.S. But the cultural boundaries between black Americans and African immigrants are hard to break down.

Dateline Havana: The Future Of Cuba

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

We look at how Cuba brought about equality for symphony musicians and it’s efforts to feed itself through the world’s largest organic farming experiment.

The Color of AIDS: Bringing “Risk” Up to Date (encore edition)

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

The percentage of cases of women living with HIV has tripled in the past 20 years, and women of color are most affected. Generating more relevant prevention models is literally a matter of life and death, especially for women of color.

Dismantling the Master’s House: Indigenous Strategies and the Limits of Law

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Around the world, indigenous communities are fighting for and winning long-awaited legal and political recognition. At times this recognition leads to special laws and status for First Nations people, but some say this new status comes at a cost: the loss of true self-determination for their communities.

State of Fear: Arizona’s Immigrant Crackdown

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

On this edition, Making Contact producer Andrew Stelzer brings us the story of Maricopa County where Sheriff Arpaio’s policing tactics, which many call illegal, may be paving the way for future U.S. immigration policy.

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Shows matching ‘race’

Color Lines: Race and Economic Recovery

My T-Shirt Says it All (encore)

Redefining Black Power in the Age of Obama

Green Jobs, Race and Economic “Recovery”

Guard Us All? Immigrant Women and the HPV Vaccine

Black and African (encore edition)

Dateline Havana: The Future Of Cuba

The Color of AIDS: Bringing “Risk” Up to Date (encore edition)

Dismantling the Master’s House: Indigenous Strategies and the Limits of Law

State of Fear: Arizona’s Immigrant Crackdown

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