Race

Civil Rights Milestone: 'Little Rock 9' At 60

6:55am September 25, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

Monday marks the 60th anniversary of the controversial and historic desegregation of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas. Some are celebrating the milestone. Others say more progress is needed.

Lucille Simpson, far right, and her daughter Gwendolyn Norman, both from Detroit, Mich., wait in line to enter the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Cultural on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on May 1.

National Museum Of African American History And Culture Celebrates 1 Year

6:37pm September 24, 2017

by Windsor Johnston

Thousands of people flock to the museum each day, making it one of the most popular Smithsonian destinations in the nation's capital.

Members of the New England Patriots — and players across the league — kneel during the national anthem before Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

Trump Embroiled In 2 Controversies About Professional Sports, Race And Culture

6:30pm September 24, 2017

In remarks Friday night in Alabama, Trump took issue with NFL players who have knelt in protest during the national anthem. And on Twitter Saturday, he targeted Stephen Curry of the NBA.

Across The Nation, NFL Teams Take A Knee In Protest Of President's Comments

5:30pm September 24, 2017

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with ESPN sports commentator Kevin Blackistone and Robert Costa, a political writer at The Washington Post, about the latest mix of sports and politics.

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African-American History Museum Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

5:30pm September 24, 2017

Lonnie Bunch, executive director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American Art and Culture, shares his thoughts on the past year as the museum celebrates one year on the National Mall.

Goodbye, For Now, To A Vital Source For Native American News

6:01am September 24, 2017

by Leah Donnella

Indian Country Today Media Network announced it would "cease active operations." That leaves a big hole in news coverage by, and about, Native Americans.

Politics Roundup: Trump's Call To Fire NFL Players Protesting During National Anthem

9:22pm September 23, 2017

by Tamara Keith

The GOP health care plan, the Graham-Cassidy bill, takes what may be a fatal hit after Sen. John McCain has said he'll vote "no". Meanwhile, President Trump unleashes some of his own hits on major professional sport figures. NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith helps us understand.

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The Census is not just about facts, it's also about what we call ourselves and how we're represented.

Who Put The 'Hispanic' In Hispanic Heritage Month?

6:18am September 23, 2017

by Shereen Marisol Meraji

As Hispanic Heritage Month gets under way, it's worth noting that the idea of people from the Latin American diaspora referring to themselves as 'Hispanic' or 'Latino' or 'Latinx' is a fairly new one.

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'Victoria & Abdul' Explores Colonialism And Islamophobia During Queen's Reign

5:23pm September 22, 2017

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Victoria & Abdul is based on a true story about Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim. He started as a servant. She made him her teacher and trusted confidante, much to the dismay of her inner circle.

As the burgeoning marijuana industry booms, who is reaping the benefits, and who is being left behind?

(Legally) Selling Weed While Black

12:16pm September 22, 2017

by Maria Paz Gutierrez

As Oakland's legal cannabis industry grows, the biggest players seem to have two things in common: They're white, and they have lots of money.

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