Finding The Punchline: Maz Jobrani On Comedy In The Trump Era
Maz Jobrani, an Iranian-American comedian, uses humor to critique President Trump — whom he describes as "good for comedy but bad for the world."
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Minnesota Police Officer In Philando Castile Shooting Case Pleads Not Guilty
The aftermath of the controversial shooting went viral as it was streamed live on Facebook by the Castile's girlfriend.
Estate Sale-Goers Discover Treasures In Home Of Historian John Hope Franklin
Collectors, scholars and everyday people got the chance to peruse the Durham, N.C., home of the late John Hope Franklin, a world-renowned scholar of African-American history who died in 2009.
In Response To Rising Biased Rhetoric, Muslims Run For Office
First-time candidates are seeking offices across the country. And several nonprofits are helping American Muslims get involved in the political process.
Witnesses Say Kansas Bar Shooting Was Racially Motivated
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with KCUR reporter Laura Ziegler about the shooting of two Indian men in an Olathe, Kan. bar. The FBI is determining whether to investigate it as a hate crime.
'The Hate U Give' Explores Racism And Police Violence
In Angie Thomas' novel, Starr Carter lives in a gang-ravaged area and goes to a school where she's one of only a few black students. She talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her book The Hate U Give.
For Black College Prospects, Belonging And Safety Often Top Ivy Prestige
Over the past three years, nearly a third of HBCUs have seen at least a 20 percent increase in applications, which correlates with protests over high-profile racial-violence incidents.
Race And The Controversial History Of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws
Historian Caroline Light says "stand your ground" laws were written for white, heterosexual, property-owning men. What happens when other people take up arms, in defense against white supremacists?
Black Muslims Face Double Jeopardy, Anxiety In The Heartland
The intersection of these two identities has become more acute thanks to Black Lives Matter and protests against the Trump administration's executive order on immigration.
This Week In Race: Immigration Headaches, Oscar Glow and POTUS At The Blacksonian
If the human rights aspect of (deportation) doesn't interest you, the prospect of $8 avocados and double-digit fast food might.