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Emily Cureton / OPB

1:19pm Feb 14, 2021

National National Religion

Symbols Of White Supremacy Confront Oregon Shoppers At Antiques Mall

by Emily Cureton

Mass protests have brought attention to racism in systems, actions and beliefs. But as 15-year-old Lily Gallentine discovered, hate can also take shape in objects.

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Jenny Labalme

9:38pm Jan 29, 2021

Science Science Politics & Government Health & Safety

Hope And Skepticism As Biden Promises To Address Environmental Racism

by Rebecca Hersher

Environmental racism means that people of color experience more air and water pollution than white people, and suffer the health impacts. Can Biden change that?

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8:48pm Jan 12, 2021

Race Race

Report Finds Evidence Of Racist Acts, But Not Culture, At Fire Department

by Paul Garber

A new report suggests changes in the Winston-Salem Fire Department to address racism and discrimination.
Francois Mori / AP

4:43pm Dec 09, 2020

World News World News Sports

Champions League: Referee's Remark Investigated After Teams Walk Off In Protest

by Laurel Wamsley

"Why is the fourth official saying 'negro'?" demanded soccer player Demba Ba. The official, Sebastian Coltescu of Romania, faces a 10-game ban if he's found guilty of making a racist statement.
8:52am Nov 30, 2020

Race Race Politics & Government

In Winston-Salem And Elsewhere, Fire Departments Face Reckoning On Race

by Associated Press

They threw her new cellphone on the roof of the station house and placed nails under the wheels of her pickup truck. As she prepared to answer a call, someone poured tobacco juice in her boots.
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5:50pm Oct 16, 2020

Arts Arts

Disney Warns Viewers Of Racism In Some Classic Movies With Strengthened Label

by Reese Oxner

Disney strengthened language used to denounce racist depictions in some of its classic properties on the company's streaming service.
4:25pm Oct 12, 2020

Race Race

Black North Carolina Firefighters Allege Racism In Grievance

by Associated Press

Black firefighters in a North Carolina city have filed a grievance alleging white captains talked about running over protesters and a firefighter made a noose during a rope and kn
Win McNamee / Getty Images

4:40pm Oct 09, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans

by Leila Fadel

President Trump's alarming rhetoric on race is a feature of his 2020 campaign. His actions have normalized racist fringe ideologies and encouraged extremists, according to critics.

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Sidsel Overgaard/NPR

6:05pm Aug 15, 2020

World News World News

Facing Eviction, Residents Of Denmark's 'Ghettos' Are Suing The Government

by Sidsel Overgaard

A sweeping plan to rid the country of immigrant-heavy areas officially designated as "ghettos" is being challenged by residents, as Denmark also begins to grapple with broader questions about racism.
Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images

9:24am Aug 10, 2020

National National

Black Activist Burnout: 'You Can't Do This Work If You're Running On Empty'

by Christianna Silva

National attention on the fight for racial justice may wane, but many protesters are still staging rallies and marches. How do they fight the system while combating their own burnout?
Graeme Jennings / Getty Images

1:06pm Aug 04, 2020

National National Economy Politics & Government Religion

Are Conspiracy Theories Good For Facebook?

by Greg Rosalsky

Viral conspiracy theories are dangerous, and maybe profitable.
3:26pm Jul 29, 2020

Race Race

Race And The White Ally Toolkit: A Virtual Community Conversation

by Molly Davis

During Wednesday's Virtual Community Conversation: Race and the White Ally Toolkit, speaker, author, and dialogue facilitator Dr.

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