Chasing the Dream: Poverty and Opportunity in America is WNET’s multi-platform public media Initiative that aims to provide a deeper understanding of the impact of poverty on American society: what life is like below the poverty line, its impact on our economic security and on our children, and what has happened to our age-old dream of striving for a better life. We’ll also highlight solutions: what has worked – and what is working to bring people out of poverty – and what lessons we can and must learn for the future. Chasing the Dream news reports can be found online and on air on PBS NewsHour Weekend, MetroFocus, Long Island Business Report and NJTV News. The initiative will also include a signature nationally distributed one-hour documentary that will focus on one or more of the promises, pitfalls, and/or paradoxes in the search for the American dream and in-depth reporting on the ongoing economic challenges of Atlantic City as it struggles with the implosion of its casino industry and the loss of more than 8,000 jobs. Major funding for this initiative is provided by The JPB Foundation. Additional funding is provided by Ford Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Mission: A public media initiative from WNET in NY reporting on poverty in America -- the deep impacts and promising solutions.
After being homeless for 10 years in Los Angeles, a Yale grad got a second chance from an old classmate.
She read a CNN story about a homeless man who lived on the streets just a few miles away. So, the Hollywood executive put on her Yale cap and went out to try to find him. The deal they struck could alter his life forever.
From childcare to eldercare, a universal family care system could greatly relieve the stress of working Americans with caregiving needs. [Next Avenue]
The idea behind a plan for child care, paid family leave and long-term care.
Who are the people that have shaped your life? Take the "Dream Team" quiz to find out: to.pbs.org/2QzKo8i
Feeling thankful? Take our quiz and we'll list out all the people you need to thank this holiday.
Name every person, every place, and every organization that helped you throughout your life. That would only scratch the surface of your Dream Team.
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How will Representative Ilhan Omar’s $1 trillion plan change public housing over the next 10 years? [via CityLab]
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is proposing building 12 million new homes in the U.S. over 10 years, mostly as public housing.
There are so many people who have helped us get to where we are today. These are just a few.
Take the “My Dream Team” quiz at to.pbs.org/2QzKo8i
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How do millennials, Gen X, and boomers feel differently about their retirement savings? [via Bank Rate]
Everyone wants their golden years to be golden. But saving for them is another thing.
Who are all the friends, family, places and inspirations that have shaped your life? The “My Dream Team” quiz makes it easy to thank them this holiday.
Name every person, every place, and every organization that helped you throughout your life. That would only scratch the surface of your Dream Team.
For the growing number of NYC school-aged children in temporary housing, this is what it takes to make it through one school day. [via The New York Times]
The number of homeless students has swelled by 70 percent over the past decade. For Darnell and Sandy, school is the only stable place they know.
The American Dream comes with inevitable tradeoffs -- what did you sacrifice for the American Dream?
Political commentator and author Joel Mowbray shares his thoughts in “GOODTalks.” GOODProjects
What was the last conversation you had with someone that changed your perspective?
This is GOODTalks: bit.ly/good-talks
What are your tips for living a more low-cost life? Award-winning journalist and political commentator Joel Mowbray gives his thoughts on “GOODTalks”
It's International Street Vendor Day, and Walid Abdelwahab is one of the many vendors in New York that keep locals fed! See how a community rallied to protect his business. #MyEverydayHustle
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Why we need to prepare for an America facing inequality by income, and increasingly by age. [via Curbed NY]
Harvard’s annual state of senior housing report underscores deep challenges around inequality in an aging nation.
When a woman booked an Airbnb in a NYCHA apartment, it raised some unsavory images of the city's public housing authority.
We went behind the concrete walls of NYCHA and learned from residents about what it's like to live there: to.pbs.org/2Rb8Pas
"For them, it has been 2009 for 10 years. That does something to people, psychologically."
Best-selling memoirist Tara Westover on Trump, the urban/rural divide, and mutual misunderstanding in America. [via The Atlantic]
A conversation with Tara Westover on the urban/rural divide
Happy 50th Anniversary Sesame Street! Thank you for being a place where children of all circumstances can feel seen.
By: Nina Joung Lily is a young girl who loves the color purple, enjoys spending time with her friends and, unfortunately, has been experiencing housing insecurity. She may be a Muppet on “Sesame Street,” but she represents a growing concern among young children and their families: homelessness. ...
What happens when experience and education don't get you the job? What happens when you've already applied to 2,000 jobs?
Readers share their stories about the long and discouraging job hunt with The New York Times.
Readers who have struggled to find good jobs despite the strong economy shared their experiences.
The directors of "Decade of Fire" discuss how a quarter-million South Bronx residents were "burnt-out" of their homes. [MetroFocus]
The South Bronx was on fire in the 1970s. Left unprotected by the city government, nearly a quarter-million people were displaced.
A nonprofit staffed by survivors of addiction, sexual abuse or trafficking is offering housing, free therapy and medical care. From PBS NewsHour:
Nashville’s Thistle Farms is no ordinary business — it’s a nonprofit staffed by women who have survived addiction, sexual abuse or trafficking.
"You’re selling me the American dream, but you’re really just dangling it in my face."
Bridget Huber argues that college food pantries are a band-aid solution. [Via The Nation Magazine]
With no federal assistance in sight, colleges are scrambling to fill the void with food pantries, loans, vouchers and other interventions. But the patchwork approach only goes so far.
Thousands of Chicago’s public-school teachers will return to classrooms on Friday, ending the longest school strike in the city since 1987. [via The New York Times]
Teachers in Chicago Public Schools, the country’s third-largest district, went on strike after failing to reach a contract deal with the city’s new mayor.
Some wealthy survivors of California's wildfires used insurance money to rebuild houses worth more than the ones that burned, while those who lost everything still have nothing years later. [via The New York Times]
Natural disasters are another prism through which California’s vast income inequalities can be viewed.
The criminal justice system can make the American Dream a living nightmare.
NPR's Aarti Shahani discusses her family’s 14 year legal battle, and the resulting fight to keep her father from being deported. [Amanpour and Company]
[The following post has been edited from its original version to more accurately reflect Aarti Shahani and her father's experiences. We apologize for this error.]
Wrongfully convicted for a crime, Aarti Shahani's father lived a traumatizing and painful American experienced due to the mass incarceration system.
Miami is one of the worst cities in the U.S. to live in when it comes to affordable housing, and climate change is only making that problem worse. [PBS NewsHour Weekend]
Miami is one of the worst cities in the U.S. to live in when it comes to affordable housing, and residents pay among the highest share of their incomes on rent. Combined with the city’s vulnerablabiltiy to sea level rise, an economic But a recent plan endorsed by the city would pave the way for .....
"School strikes have put teachers in the spotlight. But demands for more counselors, nurses and psychologists are growing." [via The New York Times]
School strikes have put teachers in the spotlight. But demands for more counselors, nurses and psychologists are growing.
To find affordable housing, some immigrants are forced underground. An intimate look at three immigrant families living in basements. [via The New York Times]
The basements of Queens are the open secret of a literal underground economy, driven by a steady influx of immigrants and the need for affordable housing.
“We were living the American dream,” Ms. Byas said after a company schemed to buy her home for $120,000.
That's about 10 percent of the property’s value. [via The New York Times]
Deed theft, or stealing the title to a house, has become a worrisome crime in Brooklyn, targeting rapidly gentrifying communities of color.
The American Dream is different for each race, ethnicity, gender, and social class -- “Rocky V” Actor Richard Gant explore what it means for African American men. [GOODProjects]
clip GOODTalks Ep. 2: Is Student Debt “The American Standard?” October 11, 2019 | GOODTalks While education promises opportunity, is the "American Standard" being trapped under debt?
Five African Americans share their honest thoughts about privilege and opportunity within their community. This is #GOODTalks with GOODProjects.
Is living with debt the new “American Standard?” More on Tuesday's episode GOODTalks: http://bit.ly/good-talks [GOODProjects]
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“This is not some emotional trick to stir up people hearts so they would give blindly, nor is this a license [sic] for those who are homeless to do what they want because they are homeless. But rather to talk deeply about homelessness that it needs order, and those who are homeless do have rights."
An excerpt from Anthony Manson's personal blog. He was one of the murder victims in Chinatown last weekend. [via Gothamist]
Calling himself "Anthony, the priestly artist," Anthony Manson reflected on everything from religion to philosophy to the value of local libraries before he was killed on the street last weekend.
Who really benefits from prison reform programs? More of GOODTalks this TUESDAY.
For college students relying on the DACA program, the financial costs of being undocumented can be overwhelming. [via PBS NewsHour]
Like many college students, 19-year-old Jimmy Rodriguez has a lot on his plate. But unlike most of his peers, Rodriguez, a DACA beneficiary, is pursuing a degree and a future in a country he may one day be forced to leave. Hari Sreenivasan reports on the unique challenges faced by undocumented stude...
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Six of the Democratic presidential candidates want to pay stay-at-home parents. Here's why. [via The New York Times]
The idea, a favorite of social conservatives, is now supported by several Democratic presidential candidates.
After four homeless men were beaten to death in New York's Chinatown this past weekend, THE CITY NY asks why the homeless find subways safer than the streets.
The slayings of four men underscored the fears of vulnerable New Yorkers who avoid city streets and shelters. But life underground is getting tougher.
"Examine the typical American family’s monthly budget, line by line, and a larger story emerges about how the middle class has evolved." [via The New York Times]
Most Americans think of themselves as middle class. For many, the line between a stable life and a fragile one is thinning.
From WNYC's On the Media, this is the history of eviction (all the way back to "40 acres and a mule") and the future solutions for America's eviction epidemic.
We have an eviction epidemic in this country. We’ve had one for a long time, actually.
How a family-run Middle Eastern grocery store revitalized their Minnesota neighborhood and made it an international foodie hub. [via Rewire]
In a case about privilege, parents who have plead guilty in the college admissions scandal are offering "tone-deaf" arguments in hopes of lessening their sentences. [via The New York Times]
Some parents who have pleaded guilty in the admissions fraud case are turning to consultants and doctors in an effort to secure lenient sentences.
"These are kids without a voice from families without resources, from communities without power. And that's got to change somehow."
Photographer Richard Ross on documenting the U.S. juvenile justice system and honoring the voices of children behind bars.
"I would never advise a 19-year-old student to get married for financial aid purposes. The fact that I made such a desperate decision speaks to the kind of reform we need within the federal financial aid program." [via The Huffington Post]
The fact that I made such a desperate decision speaks to the kind of reform we need in this country.
How can we fight homelessness and addiction? This unique seven-month program gives homeless men a rare second chance: to.pbs.org/2ob85Ys
![Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and "The Squad" are tackling the affordable housing crisis. [via The Nation Magazine]](https://img.medioq.com/2/safe_image.php?d=AQCKu1bezvejVHa1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thenation.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F04%2Faoc-smiling-ap-img.jpg&_nc_hash=AQDmkGChY7n4X48b)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and "The Squad" are tackling the affordable housing crisis. [via The Nation Magazine]
With a new bill that complements the Sanders campaign’s policy, the representative wants to protect renters, not landlords.
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A radical new plan to support black mothers points to a major flaw in the social welfare system. [Amanpour and Company]
Aisha Nyandoro has a radical new plan for how social welfare programs should support specifically black mothers.
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Who are the people that have shaped your life? Take the "Dream Team" quiz to find out: to.pbs.org/2QzKo8i
The American Dream comes with inevitable tradeoffs -- what did you sacrifice for the American Dream? Political commentator and author Joel Mowbray shares his thoughts in “GOODTalks.” GOODProjects
What was the last conversation you had with someone that changed your perspective? This is GOODTalks: bit.ly/good-talks
What are your tips for living a more low-cost life? Award-winning journalist and political commentator Joel Mowbray gives his thoughts on “GOODTalks”
When a woman booked an Airbnb in a NYCHA apartment, it raised some unsavory images of the city's public housing authority. We went behind the concrete walls of NYCHA and learned from residents about what it's like to live there: to.pbs.org/2Rb8Pas
It's International Street Vendor Day, and Walid Abdelwahab is one of the many vendors in New York that keep locals fed! See how a community rallied to protect his business. #MyEverydayHustle
Five African Americans share their honest thoughts about privilege and opportunity within their community. This is #GOODTalks with GOODProjects.
Who really benefits from prison reform programs? More of GOODTalks this TUESDAY.
Is living with debt the new “American Standard?” More on Tuesday's episode GOODTalks: http://bit.ly/good-talks [GOODProjects]
How a family-run Middle Eastern grocery store revitalized their Minnesota neighborhood and made it an international foodie hub. [via Rewire]
"These are kids without a voice from families without resources, from communities without power. And that's got to change somehow." Photographer Richard Ross on documenting the U.S. juvenile justice system and honoring the voices of children behind bars.
How can we fight homelessness and addiction? This unique seven-month program gives homeless men a rare second chance: to.pbs.org/2ob85Ys
What's the hardest thing you ever worked towards? For Troye, it was taking a train and two buses from his tough neighborhood in D.C. just to get to school everyday. This is about his path towards helping himself and others: to.pbs.org/2mocfvA
Our first guest for "GOODTalks" comes from one of the most prominent political families in American history. Rep. Joe Kennedy III shares his thoughts on criminal justice, housing, and the new American Dream.
How can a politician from the most privileged family in America help the most vulnerable communities in America? Rep. Joe Kennedy III shares his thoughts on “GOODTalks” this TUESDAY.
We need a new American Dream. Our show "GOODTalks" asks the real questions about the American Dream today -- coming Tues. 9/17. [GOODProjects]
Carmen Castillo isn't just a councilwoman -- she's also a hotel housekeeper. Watch as she fights for working-class people like herself. Streaming on WORLD Channel: http://bit.ly/ARF_Councilwoman
It may not be flashy or exciting, but an EMERGENCY FUND is the foundation your financial health is built upon. [via Two Cents • PBS]
Troye Bullock has first-hand experience getting out of the cycle of poverty. Today, he’s the host of our new series “GOODTalks” asking people about the American Dream.
Happy Labor Day! Carmen Castillo is a Dominican-born City Councilwoman who fights for workers' rights while also maintaining her job cleaning hotel rooms. [via America ReFramed WORLD Channel]
As the hosts of our new show “GOODTalks,” these three black men are the exception to the rule. This is how Darius defies the odds of homelessness, childhood trauma and much more. [http://bit.ly/good-talks]
Meet Danny Wright, one of the hosts of our new series “GOODTalks.” His experience growing up in an unstable home inspired him to give back to his native D.C. community.
As a new york subway busker, how does Heidi Kole make enough at the end of the day? This is Heidi's Everyday Hustle.
This entrepreneur is bringing much-needed digital skills to people in rural Arkansas [via PBS NewsHour] #BriefButSpectacular
Walid Abdelwahab came from Egypt and is living the dream selling street food. This is a day in the life of the street cart vendor.
It's a question that politicians have been warning us about: will social security still be around by the time Millennials are retiring? [Two Cents • PBS]
For many people below the poverty line, some goods and services can actually be MORE expensive. Two Cents • PBS looks at why this happens
"Personal Statement" has been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Business and Economic Documentary! The story follows three high school seniors who worked tirelessly to fill the college guidance counselor gap in their under-resourced schools.
This is what New York City public housing residents deal with on a day-to-day basis -- This is "A Dream Deferred": to.pbs.org/2Rb8Pas
Former correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Wyatt Cenac asks how education has become a life-or-death situation for some students: to.pbs.org/2LlHn9J
Who are the residents of New York public housing? This is their story.
Politicians have made countless promises to the NYC public housing community, but what is actually being done? This is episode 4 of “A Dream Deferred”.
Brownsville has the highest concentration of pubic housing in America. How is a new solar power project helping the residents and economy there?
Eleven years ago, Shelevya Pearson brought her daughter home from the hospital to NYCHA. Now, she claims that living in public housing has led to her daughter’s respiratory problems.
Poor maintenance in public housing have residents living in unhealthy conditions. This is episode 2 of "A Dream Deferred".
Episode 2 of "A Dream Deferred: The Broken Promise of NYC Public Housing" is coming out TUESDAY. Have you watched episode 1? to.pbs.org/2Rb8Pas
New York public housing is in crisis. Meet the people who live there and are fighting for better conditions and accountability: to.pbs.org/2Rb8Pas
What is the state of public housing in New York? Go behind the brick walls of NYCHA to hear from the residents every Tuesday @ 1PM (6/18 - 7/16)
Americans tend to get basic financial questions wrong compared to other Western countries… why is that? And what can be done about it?
What would be your advice for high schoolers today? Share the lessons or experiences that have defined your life in the comments!
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