Bennie Smith, a Memphis native and politician who grew up in a dangerous neighborhood in the city, explains why the assumption of guilt reinforces stereotypes […]
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How racism motivated Marcus Samuelsson to change restaurant culture | States of America
World-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson owns 13 restaurants around the world, including the world-famous Red Rooster in Harlem. During the pandemic, Samuelsson partnered with his long-time […]
Continue readingChef Marcus Samuelsson on facing racism in food industry: ‘Get stubborn’ | States of America #Shorts
"You're talking to someone that was actually told by a three-star Michelin chef that I could never own a restaurant…because of the color of my […]
Continue readingDrug ballot measures win big. Is the peaceful transfer of power endangered? | States of America
A President Trump appointee at an obscure government agency puts the pride of American democracy, the peaceful transfer of power, on hold. Could it really […]
Continue readingPennsylvania vote count approaches definitive | States of America
Election 2020 vote counting focus on Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. RELATED: Our coverage of the election In a special election results States of America, Susan Page […]
Continue readingWhy is the presidential election so close? | States of America
Election 2020 enters day three of vote counting. RELATED: Our coverage of the election USA TODAY reporters check in on the third day of vote […]
Continue readingElection Results 2020: Is an electoral college tie a possibility? | States of America
Election Results 2020: Is an electoral college tie a possibility? We also dive into the latest from the Trump campaign. RELATED: Check out our live […]
Continue readingVoter suppression and turning “red” states “blue” in 2020 | States of America
Voter suppression and whether Democrats could turn some key states "blue" if suppression tactics weren't successful. RELATED: As Arizona, Texas and Georgia become less white, […]
Continue readingVP Debate 2020 preview: Do “undecided” voters exist anymore? | States of America
Are "undecided" voters a myth or reality? Are the presidential debates giving people enough information to go on? RELATED: Could President Trump back out of […]
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