Race

Health & Safety

Coronavirus Infections Continue To Rise On Navajo Nation

7:40pm May 11, 2020

by Laurel Morales

At least 100 people on the Navajo Nation have died from the virus and 3,122 people have tested positive. A number of factors, including lack of running water, make the situation there difficult.

Rep. Escobar On Pandemic Employment Challenges Facing Latinos

6:56am May 11, 2020

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas about devastating unemployment numbers among Latinos, and why they have been hit so hard.

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Millions of jobs have evaporated, particularly from businesses that employ a large number of Hispanics — like hotels, restaurants, bars, building services.

Economy

Why A Historic Wave Of Latino Prosperity Is Under Threat Now

1:51pm May 10, 2020

by Pallavi Gogoi

A few months ago, things were looking up for Latinos: wages were rising and unemployment was at a record low. Now, Latinos are the worst hit among all races: a record high unemployment rate of 18.9%.

National

Lawyer Representing Ahmaud Arbery's Family Discusses Case

5:08pm May 09, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with attorney Benjamin Crump about the arrest of two men in connection with Arbery's death.

National

Georgia Lawmakers Renew Push For Hate Crime Bill After Death Of Ahmaud Arbery

5:08pm May 09, 2020

by Stephen Fowler

Georgia is one of four states that does not have a hate crime law. It became an issue this week with the arrest of a white father and son accused of shooting and killing an unarmed black jogger.

National

Two Men Are Arrested And Charged With A Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery

5:35pm May 08, 2020

by Emily Jones

Georgia State Bureau of Investigation has arrested suspects in the shooting death of an unarmed black jogger, Ahmaud Arbery. It would have been Arbery's 26th birthday on Friday.

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Sociologist On How Black Men Try To Appear Non-Threatening As A Defense Mechanism

10:40am May 08, 2020

As the country mourns Ahmaud Arbery's death, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with University of Maryland sociology professor Rashawn Ray about why men of color disarm themselves as a defense mechanism.

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Health & Safety

Public Health Officials Aim To Communicate Better With Minorities

5:24am May 08, 2020

by Juana Summers

The coronavirus has made the racial divide in health more stark with a catastrophic effect on black America. Public officials seek ways to communicate more effectively with communities of color.

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A cross with flowers and a letter A sits at the entrance to the Satilla Shores neighborhood where Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed.

National

Former Georgia Police Officer And His Son Arrested In The Death Of Ahmaud Arbery

11:17pm May 07, 2020

by Hannah Hagemann

Gregory McMichael, 64, and Travis McMichael, 34, have been charged with murder and aggravated assault and are being held at the Glynn County Jail.

Economy

Black-Owned Businesses Are Experiencing Negative Effects Of The Pandemic

10:47pm May 06, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Eugene Cornelius of Milken Institute about why African American-owned businesses are more likely to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.