Darren Walker, former president of the Ford Foundation, discusses his upcoming book 'The Idea of America,' reflecting on his journey as a Black, gay man from rural Texas, the state of American democracy, and the role of philanthropy in addressing inequality. He reflects on his efforts over the past 12 years, the challenges faced, and the importance of hope rooted in America's history of resilience. Walker also highlights the significance of his successor, Yale Law Dean Heather Gerken, and shares his forward-looking outlook post-tenure, emphasizing continued work in promoting democracy and social justice.

See all topicsFor two decades, Washington, D.C., pediatrician Lanre Falusi has counseled parents about vaccine safety, side effects, and timing. But this year, she said, the conversations have changed.“For the first time, I’m having parents of newborns ask me if their baby will still be able ...

The impacts of immigration policy under President Donald Trump are being felt by many across the country.In a special presentation Thursday, NBC10 Boston focused on some of the faces of those affected in Massachusetts.Marcelo Gomes Da SilvaEighteen-year-old Marcelo Gomes da Silva has spent the pa...

National Valerie GonzalezAssociated PressPublished: July 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM FILE - An information packet and an American flag are placed on a chair at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Miami Field Office on Aug. 17, 2018, in Miami.

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HealthWatch By Claire SibonneyJune 16, 2025 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News Ali Foley Shenk still remembers the panic when her 10-year-old son, Dean, finished a 20-ounce box of raisins in the seconds the cupboard was left unlocked. They rushed to the emergency room, fearing a dangerous bowel...

By the time Josefina and her husband sat down to talk, the immigration raids had been going on for days, and protests over the federal actions had turned violent in parts of downtown Los Angeles.At night, they could hear the helicopters from their Boyle Heights home.The couple couldn’t afford t...

U.S. Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence and recruitment numbers show it. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License PhotoJune 13 (UPI) -- The U.S.