Jacklyn Martin appears in the following:
After Practice of "Race-Norming" is Exposed, Black Former Players Remain Skeptical of NFL
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
Last week, the NFL admitted it had been using a practice known as “race-norming," which made it harder for Black players to qualify for a payout if they have dementia.
For the First Time in Over 60 Years, Cuba Will Not Be Run By a Castro
Thursday, April 22, 2021
For the first time in over 60 years, Cuba will not be run by a Castro.
Pam Chatman, founder of Boss Lady Workforce Transportation, on How She's Getting Vaccines to the People of Mississippi
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
With so many people in red states hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine, one woman is working in the state of Mississippi to help get shots in arms.
Protests Erupt in Minneapolis Suburb After Fatal Police Shooting of Daunte Wright
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Over the weekend, a police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, fatally shot the 20-year-old Black man during a traffic stop.
Amazon Defeats Unionizing Efforts in Alabama
Monday, April 12, 2021
According to the ballot count, workers at the facility voted overwhelmingly not to form a union.
Cities Across New York Submit Plans for Police Reform, Critics Say Many Don't Go Far Enough
Thursday, April 01, 2021
An executive order signed by Andrew Cuomo required every city and town in New York to submit a plan for policing overhauls by today or risk losing state funding.
Unemployment Fraud Surges During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Since the pandemic began, there have been more than 425,000 fraudulent unemployment benefit claims in New York State alone.
Inequality on Display During the NCAA's March Madness Tournament
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Women's basketball teams participating in the NCAA postseason tournament were met with inferior facilities and meals.
The American Power System Is Unprepared for Climate Change
Thursday, February 18, 2021
From Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico to wildfires in California to winter storms in Texas, the failures of U.S. power grids continue to put people at risk.
The Pandemic's Toll on Our Bodies
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
After a year locked down in our homes, many people are reporting an increase in aches, pains, headaches, and a whole host of other physical ailments.
The Power of Rest During Difficult Times
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
While it seems counterintuitive to do less right now, there’s a lot of power in rest.
The Deep History of White Supremacy Within the U.S. Military
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Nearly one in five people who’ve been charged in the attack on the Capitol this month are current or former military members, according to an NPR analysis.
The Glass Cliff: How People of Color and Women Leaders Are Often Positioned to Fail
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
On Monday, Yogananda Pittman was named as acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police, taking on the role at a time of turmoil and national scrutiny for the department.
What Georgia Tells Us About the Political Future of the American South
Monday, January 11, 2021
Georgia, like many of its Southern neighbors, has consistently voted Republican for decades. But the Democratic win last week may signal a shift for the Democratic Party.
A Former Negro League Player Reflects on Major League Baseball Accepting Negro League Stats
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Dennis Biddle is a former Negro League player and the author of the book, "Secrets of the Negro Baseball League: As Told By Dennis Biddle."
As Major League Baseball Adds Negro Leagues to Record Books, Some Question MLB's Motives
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Last Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced it would officially give the Negro Leagues major league status, and add the stats of around 3,400 players to its record books.
Workers Call for Better Conditions As Public Becomes More Reliant on Food Delivery Apps
Monday, December 14, 2020
Amid the pandemic, many consumers have become reliant on food delivery apps, but many of their workers say that they haven't been treated appropriately in return.
How to Help Students Falling Behind During the Pandemic
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Data released in recent weeks indicates that many of the country’s most vulnerable students are the ones experiencing the most severe setbacks in schools.
Is Calling in the New Calling Out?
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
Professor Loretta Ross offers up an alternative to "cancel culture" and calling people out.
Millions of Low-Income Americans Never Got Relief Money from the CARES Act
Monday, November 23, 2020
An estimated 10 million low-income people never got the money that the government sent to some 160 million taxpayers. Now, people are waiting for another bill that may not come soon.
