Uncertainty for Immigrant Children in Foster Care

January 30, 2012

In a story at America's Wire, Marjorie Valbrun describes the fate of more than 5,000 children of immigrants who are languishing in state foster care because their parents were detained or deported.

2 Years After Haiti Earthquake, Praise Becomes Resentment

Haitians have become suspicious of relief groups that rushed to their aid after the quake, saying that they have seen little improvement in their lives, Marjorie Valbrun writes at iWatch News.

Widespread Bias Continues in 'Postracial' U.S.

Opinion polls show that more whites than blacks believe the U.S. has entered a postracial era, America's Wire staff writer Majorie Valbrun says. 

Haiti Made Me Do It

An American journalist's claim that her experiences in Haiti led her to seek out violent sex is the latest example of foreigners blaming the country for their personal problems.

Hunting Down Baby Doc

A Haitian-American reporter recalls how she pursued Jean-Claude Duvalier for an interview during his exile in France and finally put him on the record.

How Haitians Keep It Moving Despite All Odds

Despite great catastrophes, Haitians rely on faith to nurture a sense of hope and optimism. The Haitian spirit may be dented, but it sure isn't broken.

Miami's Continuing Color Problem

Cubans vs. Haitians, Haitians vs. Cubans, African Americans vs. everybody else. Race relations in Miami have always been a tense affair. But are they getting better? The final chapter in The Root's series exploring black life in the 3-0-5.

Dear Wyclef: Please Don't Run!

In an open letter to the hip-hop icon, a fellow Haitian-American explains why it's a bad idea for him to try to become president of Haiti.

Police Chiefs Want No Part of Arizona's Immigration Law

The nation's top cops say that making them check the residency status of suspects will set back years of trust-building in communities of color.

Michael Steele's Glass House

Every time the GOP chairman tries to draw attention to Obama’s supposed failings, he ends up drawing attention to his non-impressive self.