Discomfort With Multiculturalism Linked to Despair
New research points to a possible precursor to America's suicide and opioid epidemics.
Diversity
How Increasingly Diverse Neighborhoods Affect White Anxiety
New research shows what happens in the minds of white Americans when they see demographic change—the results were mixed.
Equipping Schools to Meet the Needs of a More Diverse Classroom
Many schools aren't equipped to meet students where they are—and a big part of that problem centers on schools' and students' limited access to high-quality materials.
The Environmental Case for Multiculturalism: What We Can Learn From 18th-Century America
Working toward a shared goal can help bond ethnic cultures together.
Promoting a More Inclusive Bicycle Advocacy Movement
A conversation with urban anthropologist Adonia Lugo about the lack of diversity in bike advocacy, urban infrastructure, and how laws to prevent crashes can adversely affect communities of color.
PS Picks: The American Black Film Festival
PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.
The Rust Belt Isn't a Riddle; It's a Home
A new essay collection showcases Rust Belt writers on topics like desegregation, clean water, racism, classism, and what it's like to be misunderstood by the coasts.
How Hollywood Can Put More Women Behind the Camera
The inclusion rider can help move Hollywood from conversation to action.
Residents of Racially Diverse Neighborhoods Are More Likely to Help Others
This reflects the fact they are more prone to identify with all of humanity.
The FBI Has a Serious Diversity Problem
Agents at the bureau are still mostly white men, and the failure to recruit a more representative population into its ranks is becoming a crisis.
Gerber's New Spokesbaby Has Down Syndrome. So What?
Commercial images of cute white babies with Down syndrome aren't revolutionary anymore.
Is Toxic Masculinity Really on Its Way Out?
New data suggests the future of America is one of inclusivity. That doesn't mean we won't encounter speed bumps getting there.
Why Science Needs More Diversity
Without broad participation, science will lose its economic power and legitimacy.
A Movement Against the Melting Pot
When it comes to culturally competent elder care, assimilation is not the goal, and everyone is not expected to be the same. Cultural differences are embraced, and fostered.
NBC Set to Air First American Drama With Nearly All-Asian Cast
Albert Kim will write the script, about a family-run electronics corporation.
The Number of TV Episodes Directed by Women and Minorities Has Hit an All-Time High
But white men are still directing the majority of television shows.
Vice Media Launches Multi-Million Dollar Initiative to Empower Female Directors
Broadly Films aims to hire women directors, particularly those of Middle Eastern descent.
How Black Showrunners Transform Television Writers' Rooms
A new report argues that black television helmers hire more black writers—and give characters of color much-needed, nuanced narratives.
How to Create an Inclusive Cosmetics Company
Hint: It's not just about offering foundation in different shades.
Move to Hawaii, Become Less Racist
The racial attitudes of white college students from the mainland shift after nine months on the islands.
In California, the Possibility of an Historic Election Could Spike Turnout Among Latino and Asian-American Voters
2018 might be the year the state's voters—and political leadership—reflect just how much its population has changed.
Episodic Television Is Hiring Record Numbers of Women and Minority Directors
It's been a banner year for diverse hiring in television.
Women on Television Have Gotten More Racially and Ethnically Diverse
The percent of black and Asian speaking female characters on broadcast shows is at an historic high.
CBS Pledges to Hire More Latino Talent
The network has agreed to hire more Latino writers and directors.