Portrait Of: The Founder and CEO of KIND
Daniel Lubetzky is a Mexican immigrant and the son of a Holocaust survivor. He's also the founder of the popular Kind Bar.
Race
'I Gave Up Hope': As Girls, They Were Jailed In Squalor For Protesting Segregation
In 1963, more than a dozen girls were jailed for about two months in an old, squalid stockade in Georgia for protesting segregation. At StoryCorps, some of them talk about the experience.
Chicago Cops Found Not Guilty Of Attempting To Cover Up Laquan McDonald Case
The officers were charged with conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct for allegedly exaggerating the threat the 17-year-old posed to officers.
I'm Scared The Color Of My Skin Will Bring Me Harm, Nosrat Says
For a new podcast, member station WNYC has been asking: What scares you? Samin Nosrat, the Iranian-American food writer behind the cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, talks about some of her fears.
Meet 'Black Girl Magic,' The 19 African-American Women Elected As Judges In Texas
Harris County, Texas, took a giant step toward representation this month when it sat 19 black women judges to the bench.
Why Journalists Are Debating Using 'Racist' To Describe Rep. Steve King's Quotes
In the fallout of Rep. Steve King's remarks to The New York Times, journalists have been struggling over whether or not to use the word "racist" to characterize his quote.
Will You Be Attending The Women's March On Washington This Year? Share Your Story
Two years in, the movement has fractured under accusations of anti-Semitism, lack of financial transparency and infighting. Has this affected your decision to attend?
UNC Chancellor Announces Removal Of Remaining Silent Sam Monument, Then Resigns
The chancellor at the University of North Carolina announced that the rest of the Silent Sam Confederate monument is coming down. She then announced her resignation as chancellor.
'Barely Treading Water': Why The Shutdown Disproportionately Affects Black Americans
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, federal workers are struggling to make ends meet. But according to Jamiles Lartey, the shutdown is having a disproportionate effect on black workers.
Why The Government Shutdown Has A Disproportionate Effect On African-Americans
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Guardian reporter Jamiles Lartey about the shutdown's disproportionate effect on African-Americans, who make up more of the federal workforce than the workforce at large.