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Three Americans
A young waitress, a social worker, and a healthcare administrator tell us what opportunity means to them.
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Desireena's Community
A Filipina American media producer talks about the support she receives from the gay community.
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Two New Yorkers
A third-generation Italian- American and first-generation Chinese immigrant talk about health care and a living wage.
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Brian Talks About Equality
A well-established African American contractor talks about confronting bias even in success.
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Lily Talks About Education
An elementary school teacher in the Bronx shares stories of students who struggle against huge odds to stay in school.
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Celeste, From Paraguay
A woman who emigrated from Paraguay talks about coming to America for the promise of social mobility.
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Janet, From Harlem
A psychiatrist at Harlem Hospital reminds us of the humanity of her patients and the need for redemption.
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A Voice for Opportunity

Sara Gould,  President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women discusses the barriers to economic security and mobility that women in New Orleans face as they try to rebuild their lives and their cityWatch the Video>>

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 Opportunity Radio Episode 7 - Race, Poverty, and Disparities in Health Care
The Opportunity Agenda's Research Director and Co-Founder Dr. Brian Smedley sits down with Rinku Sen, health care advocate and director of the Applied Research Center to discuss the issues of health care disparities, and the role that race and income play in our health care system.  

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Brian Talks About Equality

A well-established African American contractor talks about how, even in his success, he still confronts bias.  We are reminded that equality must be protected if we are truly a land of opportunity.  
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Desireena Talks About Community

A Filipina-American media producer talks about the support she receives from the gay community, and why strong, supportive communities are a key to opportunity.
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Lily Talks About Education
A Bronx elementary school teacher talks about her students and the importance of public education.
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Two New Yorkers
A third generation Italian American and first generation Chinese immigrant talk about healthcare and economic security.
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