Record Number Of Native Americans Running For Office In Midterms
Deb Haaland could be the first Native American woman to head to Congress. She's one of a record number of Native American candidates running for office this year.
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African-American Senators Introduce Anti-Lynching Bill
After 100 years of unsuccessful legislative efforts Sens. Kamala Harris, Cory Booker and Tim Scott hope to finally make lynching a federal crime.
Why Chicago's 'Gang Book' Is A Problem For Communities Of Color
The Chicago Crime Commission recently published an update to its gang book. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Columbia University professor Desmond Patton about the book and why it's problematic for communities of color.
Pearl Arrendondo: How Can Mentors Push Students To Move Beyond Their Circumstances?
Pearl Arredondo grew up in East Los Angeles, the daughter of gang members. Education was her ticket out. She says young people need mentors to push them not to be victims of their own circumstances.
What Happens When Groups Of People Are Described As Animals
Describing groups of people as animals, using language like, "hunt them down" and "infestation" is an age old tactic to influence public opinion. And, it works. History shows when dehumanizing language is repeated, people start seeing their fellow human beings as sub-human.
Georgia Man Convicted In Slaying Of Black Man In Decades-Old Cold Case
Franklin Gebhardt was sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 20 years for brutally murdering Timothy Coggins. Prosecutors said Gebhardt killed Coggins for socializing with a white woman.
East Pittsburgh Police Officer Charged With Homicide In Shooting Of Antwon Rose II
Rose, 17, was shot dead after fleeing a traffic stop last week, sparking days of protest. Officer Michael Rosfeld, 30, was arrested and charged on Wednesday and released after posting bail.
Smithsonian Reveals Winning Design For New Native American Veterans Memorial
Harvey Pratt's Warriors' Circle of Honor will incorporate a large, upright stainless steel circle above a stone drum and a walkway with intricate carvings of the five military seals.
Customs And Border Agency Halts Many 'Zero Tolerance' Detentions, Citing Workload
"A much better system would be to keep families together through their immigration proceedings," Commissioner Kevin McAleenan said. "That's what the Obama administration did in 2014."
Oakland Church Steps Out On Faith And Pledges To Stop Calling Police
In California, members of First Congregational Church of Oakland says it's a reaction to white people using law enforcement as a first resort when interacting with people of color.