VIDEO: Housing Segregation In Everything
In 1968, Congress passed the Fair Housing Act, which made it illegal to discriminate in housing. Gene Demby of NPR's Code Switch explains why neighborhoods are still so segregated today.
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Don't Mess With The Sweet Potato Pie: A Museum Wrestles With 'Authentic' Black Menu
When the National Museum Of African American History and Culture's cafe tweaked traditional Southern black dishes, some customers weren't having it. It just shows how tricky "authentic" food can be.
50 Years Ago: President Johnson Signed The Fair Housing Act
The law made it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, sex, familial or national origin in housing. But since its passage, it has only been selectively enforced.
Transgender Runners Can Race Boston Marathon Under Identified Gender
Organizers behind the Boston Marathon have expressed support for transgender people to race under the gender they identify, but transgender runners still face hurdles when it comes to registering.
After MLK's Death, Coretta Scott King Went To Memphis To Finish His Work
Four days after her husband was killed, Coretta Scott King led a march in Memphis. The act reflected her role as a partner in the struggle for civil rights. "I was impelled to come," she said.
In A Border Region Where Immigrants Are Wary, A Health Center Travels To Its Patients
The staff of a health center in New York State noticed that farm workers were struggling to get to clinics. So the staff decided to bring check-ups to them — through video.
Bobby Hutton: The Killing That Catapulted The Black Panthers To Fame
An April 6 1968, 17-year-old Bobby Hutton, the very first recruit to Oakland's Black Panther Party, was shot multiple times after he'd surrendered to the police.
50 years After MLK Assassination, What Comes Next?
In Memphis and across the nation, thousands are gathering — and some are protesting — to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Barack Obama And John Lewis Remember The Work Of Martin Luther King Jr.
"Being on the right side of history isn't always popular. And it isn't always easy," said the former president.
Atlanta Struggles To Fulfill MLK's Legacy In Health Care
Fifty years after the death of Martin Luther King Jr., his hometown still has major racial disparities in mortality and other measures of health.