Today’s highlights: Is the legacy of slavery alive and hurting African Americans now, or is a regrettable part of America’s past that requires nothing of citizens today? In an epic essay, writer Ta-Nehisi Coates argues that until the U.S. pays its moral debts to African-Americans, our country will never be whole. He discusses his new piece for The Atlantic in support of reparations. n.pr/TQv1Ip [Produced by Amy Ta and Tanya N. Ballard] Kids who grow up in cities may not have many safe places to play. Darell Hammond of the nonprofit group KaBoom! got serious about the issue. He partnered with the Humana Foundation to develop a national movement called Playful City USA, which honors communities that give kids easy access to play. He talks more about his efforts. n.pr/1iohtsy [Produced by Jeff Tyson] Chirlane McCray, wife of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and mother of two, sparked a controversy recently when she said it took her a while to get used to being a mom. Tell Me Mores parenting panel weighs in. n.pr/1kbWAAo [Produced by Amita Parashar Kelly]
Posted on: Tue, 27 May 2014 20:16:25 +0000
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