Race

The original cover of Jewell Parker Rhodes' novel, Magic City.

Books
Arts

In Both Fact And Fiction, The Truth Of Tulsa Is Hard To Stomach

12:25pm May 29, 2021

by Karen Grigsby Bates

When author Jewell Parker Rhodes tried to publish a novel retelling the story of the Tulsa Race Massacre, she found that not everyone was ready to reckon with the city's painful, traumatic history.

The Other Black Girl, by Zakiya Dalila Harris

Books
Arts

'The Other Black Girl' In This New Thriller May Not Be Your Friend

7:43am May 29, 2021

by Scott Simon

Zakiya Dalila Harris drew on her book-world background for her new novel, about a Black woman in publishing who thinks, at first, that she has a new ally when her company hires another Black woman.

Amid Growing Anti-Asian Racism, A Call For More Research Into Its Health Effects

6:00am May 29, 2021

by Angus Chen

Many Asian Americans live daily with the corrosive effects of racism and racialized violence, yet there's very little research funded on Asian American health.

National

100 Years Later, A Survivor's Story Of The Tulsa Race Massacre

6:27pm May 28, 2021

On May 31, 1921, a group of white locals launched an attack on a thriving Black neighborhood in Tulsa, Okla. The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history.

Queue Listen Now

AAPI Heritage Month: NPR Staff Share Book Recommendations

4:59pm May 28, 2021

As Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month draws to a close, NPR staffers share some of their favorite books by AAPI authors.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed a bill into law that bans the teaching of critical race theory in Oklahoma schools.

Education

Teachers Say Laws Banning Critical Race Theory Are Putting A Chill On Their Lessons

1:53pm May 28, 2021

by Adrian Florido

Educators say Republican bills to restrict teaching on race are forcing teachers to second-guess whether they can lead students in important conversations at a critical time.

Dr. Michelle Wilson just graduated from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. She will continue her training with a residency in family medicine at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Ga.

Health & Safety

Trying To Avoid Racist Health Care, Black Women Seek Out Black Obstetricians

1:09pm May 28, 2021

by Verónica Zaragovia

Black women are three times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. Some of them look to Black doctors for a sense of safety and connection, while medical schools add anti-racism training.

This archival photo shows crowds of people watching fires during the June 1, 1921, Tulsa Race Massacre.

Books

Code Switch's Recommended Reads About The Tulsa Massacre

7:03pm May 27, 2021

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Here's the books and articles about the 1921 Tulsa massacre that we recommend for a deeper dive into the events from the day.

Video of Amy Cooper calling the police on a man went viral on social media last year. The man says he asked Cooper to put her dog on a leash in New York's Central Park.

National

Fired After Calling 911 On A Black Bird-Watcher, Amy Cooper Sues For Discrimination

11:17am May 27, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

Amy Cooper filed a federal lawsuit against her former employer, saying the company never investigated the incident that led to her firing — the confrontation between her and Christian Cooper.

Corporate America Spent The Last Year Reckoning With Racial Inequality

4:17pm May 26, 2021

by David Gura

The death of George Floyd forced American companies to reckon with racial inequality in ways few had before. Companies took a range of actions, like pledging to boost the employment of minorities.