Tanzina Vega appears in the following:
Demands for Justice Continue in Louisville, More Than Five Months After the Killing of Breonna Taylor
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Breonna Taylor’s name has become a rallying cry in the streets and on social media in the fight against police brutality and systemic racism in America.
Fires Rage in California with No End in Sight
Monday, August 24, 2020
Hundreds of fires are raging across California, displacing residents, filling the air with smoke, and putting enormous pressure on firefighters.
Camping While Black
Monday, August 24, 2020
Black people have long believed camping, canoeing, swimming, and other outdoor activities were just not for them.
What We Do—and Do Not—Know About Herd Immunity
Monday, August 24, 2020
Herd immunity happens when enough people become protected against a virus, either through vaccination or infection of that virus.
$600 Million Settlement Prompts Tough Decision for Flint Residents
Monday, August 24, 2020
How far will a $600 million settlement to resolve claims stemming from the Flint water crisis go?
Has the Media Gotten Better at Covering Female Politicians?
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Mainstream media has a very spotty track record when it comes to fairly covering female candidates for national office.
How the Opioid Crisis Led to An Epidemic Within the Pandemic
Thursday, August 13, 2020
As COVID-19 ravages communities across the U.S., another epidemic continues to unfold in the background: the opioid use disorder crisis.
Spc. Vanessa Guillén's Murder Has Sparked a #MeToo Movement in the Military
Thursday, August 13, 2020
A survey conducted at Ft. Hood shows around 35% of women there say they have been sexually harassed.
New Generation of Writers of Color Reckon with H.P. Lovecraft's Racism
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Despite his racist history, Lovecraft's influence can still be detected throughout the fantasy and horror genres today.
Kamala Harris Chosen As Joe Biden's Running Mate
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Harris is the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent nominated to national office by a major party.
How the Lebanese Diaspora is Processing Beirut's Deadly Explosion
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
After the explosion in Beirut, The Takeaway checks in with Lebanese-American reporter Sulome Anderson to hear her thoughts on how the Lebanese diaspora is responding to the crisis.
Public Health Officials Are Increasingly Facing Threats
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Public health officials in the U.S. have increasingly been facing threats by those who oppose the measures these experts put forth to combat the coronavirus.
The Mental Health Toll of COVID-19 on Medical Workers
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
A new study shows that during the peak phase of COVID-19, emergency medicine physicians felt a significant increase in stress and anxiety in their work and home lives.
In Puerto Rico, a Botched Primary Further Erodes Trust in Government
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
On Sunday, the island’s election commission suspended its primaries amid unprecedented chaos at the polls.
How the Pandemic Could Shape Conversations About Choosing to Remain Childfree
Monday, August 10, 2020
Childfree people today—especially women—still face scrutiny over their decision not to have children. Could the pandemic change that?
An Economic and Political Analysis of Trump's Unilateral Stimulus Measures
Monday, August 10, 2020
Over the weekend, President Trump attempted to provide economic relief to Americans on his own and without the approval of Congress.
Halt of In-Person Visitations Takes a Toll on Long-Term Care Residents
Monday, August 10, 2020
Finding a path back towards in-person visitations for long-term care residents is challenging, especially in states like Florida, which have been recent hotspots for COVID-19.
"My Lungs Are Still Not the Same": The Long Road to Recovery from COVID-19
Thursday, August 06, 2020
The Takeaway hears from former guest David Lat on his experience recovering from COVID-19.
Mental Health Crisis Looms Large As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues
Thursday, August 06, 2020
In June, more than 36 percent of U.S. adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, an increase of roughly 25 percent from the same time last year.
The Revolutionary Roots of Black August
Thursday, August 06, 2020
This week marked the start of Black August, the month-long commemoration of Black resistance that dates back to the 1970s.
