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Winston-Salem Conference Hopes to Bring LGBTQ and Straight Communities Together

7:15am October 15, 2013

Thousands of people are expected to march during a parade Saturday in Winston-Salem in support of the lesbian, gay and transgender community. In addition, a special conference this weekend will promote interaction and understanding between members of the LGBTQ and straight communities.

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Buncombe County Register of Deeds to Accept Same-Sex Couples' Applications for Marriage Licenses

9:39pm October 14, 2013

The Buncombe County Register of Deeds says he's going to accept marriage license applications from same-sex couples.

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Immigration Reform May Be Off the Table for Another Year

5:31am September 12, 2013

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Wealth Gap: Wide And Getting Wider

12:00pm March 04, 2013

The wealth gap between white and black families is growing — and that's especially apparent in the housing market. Host Michel Martin talks to Washington Post correspondent Michael Fletcher about the financial disparities facing black families.

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Wealth Gap: Wide And Getting Wider

12:00pm March 04, 2013

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The National Urban League's Marc Morial (center) joins other civic leaders speaking outside the White House after they met with President Obama last month.

Black, Latino Groups: It's Our Turn, Mr. President

3:14pm December 07, 2012

After lifting President Obama to re-election, African-American and Hispanic advocacy groups want him to champion initiatives that will specifically benefit minorities.

Black, Latino Groups: It's Our Turn, Mr. President

3:14pm December 07, 2012

After lifting President Obama to re-election, African-American and Hispanic advocacy groups want him to champion initiatives that will specifically benefit minorities.

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The Poison of Colorism

12:00am May 21, 2012

by Sierra Lee

Every day Sierra Lee wakes up, she says she goes to war. Sierra describes her life as a dark-skinned African American as a continuous fight.

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Tax Protests About More Than Money

12:00pm April 20, 2009

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin shares thoughts about last week's tax protests and why it is important for Presidents to have some money in their own pockets.

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Alfre Woodard Brings True Story To Screen

12:00pm April 20, 2009

Award-winning actress Alfre Woodard stars in American Violet, a new film based on the story of Regina Kelly of Hearne, Texas. Kelly, a single mother of four, was unjustly accused of dealing drugs. Woodard talks about her role and the film's importance.

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