Calls for reparations were ignored for decades. Now, local governments are taking up the cause – and outrage is growing.
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Steven Rascón
Production Manager
Steven Rascón (he/they) is the production manager for Reveal. He is pursuing a master's degree at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism with a Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy Fellowship. His focus is investigative reporting and audio documentary. He has written for online, magazines and radio. His reporting on underreported fentanyl overdoses in Los Angeles' LGBTQ community aired on KCRW and KQED. Rascón is passionate about telling diverse stories for radio through community engagement. He holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in theater arts and creative writing.
40 Acres and a Lie Part 2
We trace “40 acres” land titles to a staggeringly beautiful sea island off the coast of Georgia that’s now a wealthy gated community.
40 Acres and a Lie Part 1
Our historical investigation found 1,250 formerly enslaved Black Americans who were given land – only to see it returned to their enslavers.
The Great Arizona Water Grab
A surprising group of investors is fueling a global scramble for water in the most unlikely of places – the Arizona desert.
Sunblocked: Resistance to Solar in Farm Country
Rural communities across the U.S. push back against large-scale solar projects, sparking a debate on renewable energy and local impact.
Not All Votes Are Created Equal
America’s Founding Fathers created a political system that favored an elite minority. Today minority rule is threatening U.S. democracy like never before.
Lessons From a Mass Shooter’s Mother
Ten years after a horrific massacre near Santa Barbara, California, the killer’s mother has made it her mission to help experts prevent the next tragedy.
The Racist Hoax That Changed Boston
After a pregnant woman’s murder, Boston police rounded up countless Black men in search of her killer. But they were chasing a lie.
We Regret to Inform You
When police kill someone, they have to notify the family. Some officers are using that moment for something else.
The Spy Inside Your Smartphone
Around the world, governments are spying on journalists with hacking software originally designed to capture criminals.