Imani Stephens

Imani Stephens

Imani Stephens is a journalist from Compton, California, who gives a voice to the voiceless. She is a graduate of The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the Sandra Day O'C

7 posts
color photograph of Latinx migrants of varying ages, including school-age children, sit on a subway bench
Education

Advocates of migrant children in NYC seek solutions

Lack of staff to enroll migrant children, limited bilingual programs, and unstable housing create a challenging start to the school year

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4 Min
By: Imani Stephens
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Education

Texas colleges already notice changes 1 month after governor bans DEI offices

“I think that they want to eliminate critical thought.” Texas’ ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion for state-funded colleges goes into effect January 2024

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4 Min
By: Imani Stephens
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Climate & Environment

The Biden administration allocates funding to address the Jackson water crisis

Nearly one year after the disaster hit, organizers say the city still has more work to do to address the water crisis

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4 Min
By: Imani Stephens
color photograph of an outdoor rally in support of Los Angeles United School District teachers. A woman in a bright red shirt
Economy & Workers' Rights

LA school workers approve historic agreement

The labor deal includes a 30% wage increase and the expansion of health care benefits

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4 Min
By: Imani Stephens
color photograph of an indoor protest in Grand Central Station in New York City. a person in the foreground wears a mask and
Immigration

Immigration advocates urge Biden to reverse proposed near-total asylum ban

The Biden administration’s newly proposed federal rule to address migration at the U.S.-Mexico border before Title 42 ends is getting pushback from immigration advocates

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4 Min
By: Imani Stephens
color photograph of a protest outside City Hall in LA, a white building with small rectangular windows and a middle section t
Race

The rise of hate in Los Angeles: Annual county report shows a continued increase of anti-Black hate crimes

Black residents in LA were the target of 46% of hate crimes, despite making up only 9% of the population. Local organizations are providing resources in hopes to change that

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4 Min
By: Imani Stephens
Jacksonians have been concerned for decades over access to clean water
Climate & Environment

Jacksonians have been concerned for decades over access to clean water

More than 80% of the population in Jackson, Mississippi, is Black, and the residents there remain under a boil water notice without an end date in sight

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5 Min
By: Imani Stephens

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