Donate

US foreign service

Tianna Spears says she faced racial discrimination by US border officials while working as a US diplomat posted in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.

Former US diplomat attests to racial discrimination in diplomatic corps

Global Politics

Tianna Spears says she faced racial discrimination as a US consular officer abroad. “America loses, first of all, when we’re not an inclusive society and when we’re not welcoming to others,” she told The World. “But secondly, when we’re overseas at our embassies and consulates abroad, we have a great opportunity to advance diplomacy and show what America truly represents.”

Dave Rank was the top US diplomat in China when President Trump announced he would pull the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement. His refusal to help implement that decision ended his 27 years in the foreign service.

How climate change and Donald Trump brought an end to this diplomat’s career

Global Politics
Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!

We respect your time, attention and privacy

This is a news website, not a click casino. We do NOT employ deceptive behaviors, display annoying ads or use third party cookies and trackers to monetize your visit or help advertisers track you across the internet.

Simply, we ask that you would consider a donation to support the journalism we produce every weekday. Thank you.

This is The World

The World is a public radio program and podcast that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Follow The World

Subscribe to The World’s Latest Edition podcast for free using your favorite podcast player: