Filtering American History Through A 'Brown' Lens
Kevin Young's new book of poetry, Brown, is colored by memories from his family and childhood, U.S. history and black culture.
History
Lynching Memorial In Alabama Remembers The Victims Of Unacknowledged Terror
The first memorial honoring the victims of lynching across the American South opens Thursday in Montgomery, Ala. The non-profit Equal Justice Initiative documented the names of 4,400 victims.
Alabama Museum Aims To Shine A Light On America's History Of Racial Terror
A new museum and memorial in Montgomery honors the 4,000 plus victims of lynchings that took place between the end of reconstruction and the beginning of the civil rights movement.
How America's White Power Movement Coalesced After The Vietnam War
Author Kathleen Belew says that as America's disparate racist groups came together in the 1970s and '80s, the movement's goal shifted from one of "vigilante activism" to something more wide-reaching.
Answering Listener Questions About A Constitutional Convention
NPR's Noel King talks with commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about a possible constitutional convention to adopt a balanced budget amendment.
First State Dinner: A Chance For Melania Trump To Put Her Stamp On The White House
State dinners are a chance for first ladies to express their tastes and make a statement. But historically these diplomatic dinners have had their share of mishaps.
Emma, Carrie, Vivian: How A Family Became A Test Case For Forced Sterilizations
The eugenicists were utopians, convinced that they were doing hard but necessary things. And that included making decisions about who gets to have children.
Edible Oddities: David Bowie-Inspired Menus Reflect His Many Personas
Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke are just two of the characters David Bowie created for himself. The innovator explored music and identity, and his art exhibition inspires chefs and mixologists.
As American Awareness Fades, Holocaust Museum Refreshes The Story
A new exhibit at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum contextualizes American action — and inaction — during the Nazi rise to power. A 96-year-old Holocaust survivor says it's about time.
Fair Housing Act Never Fully Enforced, Walter Mondale Says
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 sought to end racial discrimination in housing, but American cities remain deeply segregated. NPR's Michel Martin looks back with former Vice President Walter Mondale, who co-wrote the bill.