Lovely Illustrations From The Story Of A Black Boy Who Dreams Of Going To Mars
The authors — who are black and queer — didn't see a lot of kids like them in children's books growing up. They wanted to help change that.
Race
Oil Boom Brings Diversity To States Out West
Wyoming has long been one of the whitest states in the country, but over the last few years its black population has more than doubled. African-Americans still make up a tiny percentage of the state's population, but the substantial shift is largely a result of the oil boom of the last few years. But with oil prices so low, layoffs are looming.
Cleveland Officer Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Unarmed Suspects
Michael Brelo was one of 13 officers involved in the incident that included 137 shots and killed Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams after a high-speed car chase.
Expats Find Brazil's Reputation For Race-Blindness Is Undone By Reality
Brazil is touted as one of the most racially harmonious places in the world, but people of color who move there say they are surprised at the degree of discrimination they face based on skin color.
On 'Menace II Society' And 'Easy Rider': Why All The Talk On Bikers And Thugs Matters
Many have contrasted media treatment of bikers in the Waco shootout with its treatment of black protesters. Charles Blow says this speaks to an underlying fear "of the otherness of blackness."
Players' Costs May Be A Factor In Why Tennis Leads Golf In Diversity
Venus and Serena Williams have inspired thousands of young African-Americans to learn and play tennis, and brought racial diversity to the sport. Has golf benefited in the same way from Tiger Woods?
#MotorCityDrive: Is Detroit's Economic Engine Roaring Back To Life?
Michel Martin heads to Detroit for a live conversation with some of the creative forces fueling the Motor City's economy. She'll ask: What's driving Detroit's future now?
Heart Risk Factors May Affect Black Women More Than White Women
Black women are more likely to have heart disease with just a few metabolic risk factors, a study finds. That's not the case for white women. Being obese seems to affect black women more, too.
Many Native American Communities Struggle With Effects Of Heroin Use
Native Americans have some of the highest substance abuse rates compared to other ethnic groups. Alcohol and meth are the drugs of choice. Now, cartels are taking advantage of lax police enforcement.
Here's What People Are Saying About The Waco Shootout And Race
People are contrasting media and police reaction to the Texas shootout with their reaction to the recent protests in Baltimore and Ferguson, Mo.