Amber Hall appears in the following:
Supporting Immigrant Students in Miami
Wednesday, September 02, 2015
A teacher describes a community that embraces diversity.
The Immigration Debate Heads to Class
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
With the 2016 election in full swing, the debate around immigration reform is raging across the country. And it's playing out in some unlikely places—America's classrooms.
Raising a Global Nation
Monday, August 31, 2015
The classroom is America’s future. But in an increasingly interconnected world, how do we raise a global nation? The Takeaway explores this in a multi-month series.
Racial Tension in The City of Brotherly Love
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
A pop-up beer garden in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia has become the latest flashpoint of gentrification and racial tensions.
Rehab or Arrest? Massachusetts Fights Heroin Epidemic With Treatment
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Several police departments in Massachusetts are experimenting with a program to help heroin addicts get into recovery rather than behind bars.
The Right to a Jury of Your (Southern, White) Peers
Monday, August 17, 2015
In its next term, the Supreme Court will hear a case involving racial biases in jury selection, a problem that's had visible effects on verdicts in some Southern courts.
Remembering Civil Rights Hero Julian Bond
Monday, August 17, 2015
Civil rights icon Julian Bond died on Saturday at the age of 75. Bond holds a remarkable place in civil rights history, complete with a long and impressive legacy.
How China's Currency Crisis Could Mess With the U.S. Steel Industry
Friday, August 14, 2015
Leo Gerard, international president of the United Steelworkers, explains what this week's currency devaluation could mean for the steel industry here in the U.S.
Why D.C. Has Done Away With Bail
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Our nation's capital effectively eliminated monetary bail in the 1990s and is held up as a model of what a better pretrial system could look like.
The Story of Kenny Fomby, J.R.
Monday, July 20, 2015
We begin our series on the U.S. bail system with the story of Kenny Fomby, J.R., who, at the age of 19, was held in jail for over six months on charges that were later dropped.
Extended Interview: A Visit With The Queen of The Indies
Saturday, July 18, 2015
In this special extended interview, Parker Posey sits down with The Takeaway to discuss her huge career, working with Woody Allen, and the challenges of being a woman in Hollywood today.
One Year Later, "I Can't Breathe" Still Echoes
Friday, July 17, 2015
One year later we pause to remember Eric Garner.
For Many Inmates, Parole is a Game of Chance
Monday, July 13, 2015
Every day, 50 parole boards across the country, often made up of fewer than ten people, determine the fate of the tens of thousands of prison inmates eligible to be released on parole.
National Heroin Use Surges, Doubles Among Women
Wednesday, July 08, 2015
Heroin use has dramatically increased in the last decade, reaching previously unaffected populations, according to a CDC report released this week.
Hope For A Humane Solution For Greek Economy?
Monday, July 06, 2015
What would a fair deal look like for the Greek economy? Economists publishing a series of letters in the Financial Times have an idea for an "economically sane and humane" decision.
Uneasy Path Ahead For Negotiations After Greek "No" Vote
Monday, July 06, 2015
Greek voters soundly rejected a bailout offer from European leaders. Europe framed the vote about staying in the European Union, while Greeks saw it as taking a stand for themselves.
Occupational Hazards: Food Thieves And Food Manners
Monday, July 06, 2015
43 percent of people say they've been the victims of office food theft. What's the best way to navigate the brutal terrain of the office fridge?
Tales From The Towers
Friday, July 03, 2015
This holiday weekend, we're exploring a special place that's come to represent an enduring symbol of patriotism and freedom in American culture: The World Trade Center.
Chris Christie Enters the Race for 2016
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Today, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has announced that he's running for the Republican nomination for president of the United States.
SCOTUS Issues Major Rulings on Death Penalty, Environment
Monday, June 29, 2015
Eric Citron, a former clerk to Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Elena Kagan and a guest contributor to SCOTUS blog, explains what you need to know.
