A New Documentary Calls Into Question The Simpson's 'Apu'
Comedian Hari Kondabolu's new documentary, The Problem with Apu, unearths an essential truth about Hollywood: "Success justifies everything." Even racism.
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In 'The Problem With Apu,' Hari Kondabolu Discusses South Asian Representation
Hari Kondabolu is a Brooklyn-based stand-up comedian, the child of Indian immigrants, and a big fan of The Simpsons. NPR's Elise Hu talks Kondabolu, whose new film The Problem With Apu delves into issues of South Asian representation.
Jesse Jackson Says He Has Parkinson's Disease
Jackson, 76, was diagnosed with the motor system disorder in 2015, according to the facility where he is undergoing treatment. "For me, a Parkinson's diagnosis is not a stop sign," he says.
Protester Takes Police Officer's Suggestion, Runs For Council And Wins
Last September, Braxton Winston was protesting the death of Keith Lamont Scott on the streets of Charlotte, N.C. He's turned that protest into politics — as one of the city's new council members.
Native American Students Fight Discrimination By Celebrating Their Heritage
A new survey found that nationwide, three-quarters of Native Americans believe there is discrimination against their group today.
For Some Native Americans, Uranium Contamination Feels Like Discrimination
In the Navajo Nation, waste from old uranium mines has proved to be an insidious health hazard. Even spring water has become radioactive.
Poll: Native Americans See Far More Discrimination In Areas Where They Are A Majority
Native Americans reported discrimination far more often in employment and in interactions with law enforcement if they lived on tribal lands or areas where the population is mostly Native American.
'The Atlantic': The Making Of An American Nazi
As the founder of the neo-Nazi website The Daily Stormer, Andrew Anglin has been described as the alt-right's most effective propagandist. Steve Inskeep talks to Luke O'Brien who wrote about Anglin.
For Native Americans Facing Sexual Assault, Justice Feels Out Of Reach
Half of American Indians living in majority-Native areas say they or a family member feels he or she has been treated unfairly by the courts, according to an NPR poll.
FBI Data Shows The Number Of Hate Crimes Are Rising
Data released by the FBI on hate crimes in the U.S. shows that 58 percent of the hate crime incidents last year were motivated by a victim's race. FBI data is based on voluntary reporting from more than 15,000 local law enforcement agencies, but civil rights groups argue the study is flawed because it undercounts the number of hate crimes.