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How do tensions with the White House impact HBCU diversity?

Education

After a scaled-down annual summit, tensions between the Trump administration and leaders of historically black colleges and universities continue to mount. And some worry it’s their ethnic diversity that could take the biggest hit, a diversity some don’t even know exists.

Alvaro DaSilva

Delivering newspapers is tough work, but it allows this immigrant to work two jobs and keep his kids in a good school district

Economics
Florida Senator Marco Rubio celebrates his 2010 election win with his mother Oria.

Immigrant bashers among the 6 sons of immigrants running for president

Global Politics
Accepted to all eight Ivy League schools, Victor Agbafe will attend Harvard University this fall, setting him on the path to his dream of becoming a neurosurgeon.

How Victor Agbafe’s immigrant parents taught him the lessons to get into all eight Ivies

Education
According to the US Census, 74 percent of those with a bachelor's degree in STEM subjects don't work in STEM jobs.

Are we producing too many STEM grads?

Education
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The love affair between Mexican Americans and Morrissey isn’t that surprising

Music

English singer-songwriter Morrissey has a staunchly loyal and maybe obsessive fan base. His shows are defined by audience members throwing themselves on stage, clamoring to hug him. But Morrissey’s most loyal disciples come from a seemingly unexpected group — young Mexican Americans.

National Guard troops patrol along the US-Mexico border in Nogales, Arizona, in 2010. Texas is authorizing a similar call-up on its border.

Why Rick Perry is sending the National Guard to the Texas border

Global Politics

Texas Governor Rick Perry announced the deployment of National Guard troops to the border, saying a surge of undocumented immigrants has boosted crime. But analysts disagree with why Perry made the decision — and they don’t think the troops will help.Texas Governor Rick Perry announced the deployment of National Guard troops to the border, saying a surge of undocumented immigrants has boosted crime. But analysts disagree with why Perry made the decision — and they don’t think the troops will help.

Muslim cabbies pray at a BP station in downtown Manhattan while patrons pump gas.

Our Global Nation coverage about an increasingly diverse US receives a 2014 RTDNA-Unity award

Arts, Culture & Media

More than a year ago, PRI’s The World decided to bring the stories and voices of US immigrants more deeply into national media coverage. Today, we were honored for our work covering diversity in the United States.

Muslim cabbies pray at a BP station in downtown Manhattan while patrons pump gas.

Our Global Nation coverage about an increasingly diverse US receives a 2014 RTDNA-Unity award

Arts, Culture & Media

More than a year ago, PRI’s The World decided to bring the stories and voices of US immigrants more deeply into national media coverage. Today, we were honored for our work covering diversity in the United States.

Donna Tam and her grandmother, from China, share a home in San Francisco, along with Tam's brother and parents.

Living with three generations in a house has its benefits – privacy is not one of them

Lifestyle & Belief

The recession made multi-generational households more common in the US. But the trend isn’t new for many immigrant families, especially in Asian households. And money isn’t the main driver. Tradition is.