Police Evict Dakota Pipeline Protesters
Police officers, some of them in riot gear, removed protesters who refused to leave private land in North Dakota where a pipeline is supposed to be built.
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Muslim 'Twoness': Fearful Of Some, Feared By Others
A subway ride hammers home the reality that many Muslims face: While they fear being hurt by terrorists and vigilantes, others see them as a threat.
In Fight Over N.D. Pipeline, Tribe Leader Calls For Peace And Prayers
Protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline have been raging. Tribe leader Dave Archambault II says he's telling supporters "not to react to any form of aggression that law enforcement brings."
New U.S. Census Category Proposed For People Of Middle Eastern, North African Descent
The U.S. Census Bureau may add a new category to its 2020 form for people of Middle Eastern or North African descent. The category — called "MENA" for short — encompasses a broad range of identities.
Black Panther Party 50th Anniversary: Group's Photographer Reflects On Misconceptions
The Black Panther Party of Self-Defense's reputation has been mostly misunderstood. Rachel Martin speaks with co-founder Bobby Seale and Stephen Shames, who photographed the group from 1967 to 1973.
Getting Real About Race: A Discussion In Cleveland
Julia Shearson of CAIR, former Ohio state senator Nina Turner, Akron Honey Company CEO Wesley Bright, and Brad Whitehead of the Fund for Our Economic Future discuss race relations in Cleveland, Ohio.
When These Latinos Tell Immigration Stories, They Push Beyond Fairy Tales
Latino colleagues from across NPR shared their family stories for Hispanic Heritage Month, exposing a rich array of experiences: loss, longing, contradiction and triumph.
Reports Of Prison Guard Brutality In New York Draw A Harsh Spotlight
A rash of incidents involving guards' use of violence against prisoners, sometimes caught on video, is fueling calls for accountability. Others say the focus should be on increasingly violent inmates.
Kidnapped, Then Forced Into The Sideshow: The True Story Of The Muse Brothers
Journalist Beth Macy talks about George and Willie Muse, black albino brothers who were born in the Jim Crow South and were forced to become circus freaks. Her new book, Truevine, retells their story.
Going There: Getting Real About Race
The past few years have seen a rise in racial tensions across the country. What can be done to heal racial divides?