Rural childhood poverty was a big focus of the National Rural Assembly 2015 gathering. Below is video from the Congressional briefing on this topic, as well as some additional data.
Rural childhood poverty was a big focus of the National Rural Assembly 2015 gathering. Below is video from the Congressional briefing on this topic, as well as some additional data.

Watch this powerful extended conversation with author, journalist and PBS television host Ray Suarez, a portion of which was originally featured at Rural Assembly Everywhere 2025, our national virtual gathering on Sept. 17.

From left: Rural Assembly Director of Partnerships and Programs Taneum Fotheringill; Ash Hanson, Chief Creative Officer of Department of Public

Nhatt Nichols traveled through seven Western states, connecting with inspirational rural cultural changemakers along the way.

Watch an extended version of the conversation between award-winning author Natalie Baszile and artist and community leader Carlton Turner,
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