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A state flag of Mississippi is unfurled by Sons of Confederate Veterans and other groups in 2016 on the grounds of the state Capitol in Jackson, Miss.

Supreme Court Rejects Case Over Confederate Emblem On Mississippi Flag

3:17pm November 27, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

An African-American lawyer from Mississippi who petitioned the high court had said the flag, visible in state buildings, courts and schools, symbolically expresses support for white supremacy.

LGBTQ people of color are twice as likely as their white counterparts to say they've been discriminated against because they are LGBTQ in applying for jobs and interacting with police.

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For LGBTQ People Of Color, Discrimination Compounds

4:32pm November 25, 2017

by Deena Prichep

LGBTQ people of color are more than twice as likely as their white counterparts to say they've been discriminated against because they are LGBTQ in applying for jobs and interacting with police.

In the 1944 film Gaslight, Gregory (Charles Boyer) slowly tricks his wife, Paula (Ingrid Bergman), into believing she is insane.

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Gaslighting: How A Flicker Of Self-Doubt Warps Our Response To Sexual Harassment

11:47am November 25, 2017

by Kat Chow

From a teenager's encounter to today's revelations about Harvey Weinstein, Charlie Rose and so many more, a writer wrestles with the ways women are taught to doubt their own experiences.

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LGBTQ People Of Color And Discrimination

8:00am November 25, 2017

by Deena Prichep

A new poll shows that LGBTQ people of color were at least twice as likely as white LGBTQ people to report discrimination because of their sexuality and gender identity.

Research Finds Racial Disparities In Prison Sentences

8:00am November 25, 2017

Georgetown law professor Paul Butler talks with NPR's Scott Simon about racial disparity in federal sentencing. The average sentence is nearly 20 percent longer for black men than white men.

A fallen leaf reflects in a puddle in a park.

For Many Native Americans, Fall Is The Least Wonderful Time Of The Year

12:24pm November 23, 2017

by Savannah Maher

"Fall is the annual middle finger this country gives Native Americans," says one member of the Oglala Lakota nation.

The Trump administration is expected to announce possible changes to how the U.S. government collects information about race and ethnicity by Dec. 1.

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How The U.S. Defines Race And Ethnicity May Change Under Trump

6:54am November 23, 2017

by Hansi Lo Wang

The Trump administration is considering asking about race and ethnicity in a radical new way on the 2020 Census. It could have far-reaching implications for redistricting and anti-discrimination laws.

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Religious leaders and activists from Church World Service hold up a door, closed to refugees, during a protest urging congress to pressure US President Donald Trump to allow more refugees to enter in front of the Capitol in September.

Opposition To Refugee Arrivals Keeps Getting Louder

5:01am November 22, 2017

by Joel Rose

Critics of the U.S. refugee program say they want more control over who's coming to live in their towns. In Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the debate got ugly.

(Left) Steamed dumplings (Center) Pork tacos (Right) Fish Biryani with basmati rice.

On The Hunt For 'Authentic Ethnic Food'? Be Careful Who You Ask

6:18am November 21, 2017

by Nana Boateng

So, you're in the mood for some good Indian food. Should you just text the first South Asian person on your contact list?

D.C.'s School For Young Boys Of Color Tackles Mistrust Between Students And Police

5:27pm November 19, 2017

by Cory Turner

Washington, D.C., has created a new, all-boys public school designed specifically for the district's young men of color: Ron Brown College Preparatory High School. For one year, reporters from NPR and Education Week partnered to document the birth of this new school.