A disturbing statistic revealing the dismal state of health in America is that more than 40% of the population is obese ...

One in six American children under 5 lives in poverty — a crisis that shapes health, education and opportunity. PBS’s "Born ...

In modern life, Americans are busier than ever. Between long work hours, digital distractions, family responsibilities, and ...

The U.S. has one of the highest child poverty rates among wealthy nations. Here’s a look at some struggles kids living in poverty face. Kaylie, pictured in the 2012 documentary “Poor Kids” and the ...

When Black people were the face of drug abuse, it was a crack epidemic. A shocking but logical consequence of Black people ...

Any doubts about poverty in America have been erased by the plight of New Orleans, where 30% lived below the official poverty line. Two-thirds of New Orleans' residents are African Americans, and news ...

Press Play with Madeleine Brand US is world’s richest country. Why does it have so much poverty? The book “Poverty, By America” argues that we can end poverty in this country – if those who are better ...

The Frontline documentary 'Born Poor' follows kids in three families who try to overcome poverty from childhood through their ...

First published in Revista Summa, El Heraldo, El Capital Financiero and Prensa Libre. Poverty remains a harsh reality for millions of people in Central America and the Dominican Republic. Despite the ...