Bill Cosby's Legacy Is Tarnished, But Influence Remains
Bill Cosby's tarnished legacy is a complicated one for African-Americans, but he opened doors for black people that remain open.
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How The White Establishment Waged A 'War' On Chinese Restaurants In The U.S.
Though Chinese restaurants are now an American staple, during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some Americans staged a multipronged effort to shut them down.
Southern Baptist Convention Votes To Condemn White Supremacy
Members of the denomination criticized an earlier decision not to vote on the resolution while condemnations of gambling and Planned Parenthood were considered and approved.
Taking 'Ctrl': Why SZA's New Album Means So Much
The Top Dawg singer's new album is as dreamy as we all hoped it would be. Code Switch and NPR Music tapped in a few members of the NPR fam to chat with us about how SZA and Ctrl resonates with them.
On Flag Day, Remembering The Red, Black And Green
The Pan-African flag, designed by Marcus Garvey in 1920, was intended as an expression of black liberation. It's still used around the world.
PHOTOS: 'Chicano Eats' Food Blog Dishes Up Bicultural Flavors
On his bilingual food blog, Esteban Castillo shares traditional and fusion Mexican recipes. The blog has a stunning, minimalist aesthetic meant to challenge the way people see Mexican food.
Rap on Trial: How An Aspiring Musician's Words Led To Prison Time
Olutosin Oduwole was a college student and aspiring rapper when he was charged with "attempting to make a terrorist threat." We explore how perceptions of rap music may have played a role.
Ice Cube Leaves Bill Maher Shaken And Stirred Over The N-Word
25 years after Death Certificate, the OG reprises his role as rap's most potent race critic.
Interracial Marriages Face Pushback 50 Years After Loving
The U.S. Supreme Court legalized marriages between people of different races 50 years ago. But some interracial couples today say they sometimes feel unaccepted in the U.S.
Race, Class And Paying Down Southern Food's Great 'Debt Of Pleasure'
In his book, The Potlikker Papers, John T. Edge tells the story of modern Southern history through food — which means "explicitly digging into issues of race, class, gender, ethnicity," he says.