Mike Pence Got His Hair Cut At A Black Barbershop, And This Happened
The GOP vice presidential candidate dropped into a Pennsylvania barbershop to get a haircut Thursday. The barber wasn't quite sure who he was.
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In Mariachi Music, A Distinctive Yell Speaks To The Soul
The grito is a spontaneous burst of emotion — a shout — that is part of the mariachi tradition. Some younger Mexican-Americans are reclaiming the grito for a new generation.
Social Network Nextdoor Moves To Block Racial Profiling Online
Social networks let users share without being impeded. But Nextdoor, a platform for neighborhoods, is moving to block posts for the first time when they appear to be racial profiling.
Virginia Governor Restores Voting Rights to Felons Again
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe says felons have paid their debt to society and deserve enfranchisement. Republicans say he is trying to increase Democratic voter rolls for November.
South Florida's Seminole Cowboys: Cattle Is 'In Our DNA'
Florida, with its lush grasslands, ranks 10th in the nation for its beef cattle herds — nearly 2 million head. And the Seminole Tribe of Florida is a major player in the cattle industry.
Roundup: Smart Thoughts On Ryan Lochte And White Privilege
As it becomes increasingly clear that Lochte fabricated parts of his story, an interesting thought experiment emerges: What would happen if white athletes were treated like black athletes?
Seven Chicago Officers Could Be Fired In Laquan McDonald's Death
Chicago's head of police announced his recommendation to dismiss the officers Thursday. Superintendent Eddie Johnson cited allegations that they gave false reports on the 17-year-old's shooting death.
On Social Media, As In Life, White People Are Way Less Likely To Talk About Race
A new study from Pew found that while people of color regularly see and share content on social media about race, white people rarely do.
In Nevada, Tribes Push To Protect Land At The Heart Of Bundy Ranch Standoff
National monument designations that bypass Congress are hugely controversial. In this presidential election year, the politics in a state like Nevada are even more sensitive.
'68 Olympian: If You're Famous And You're Black, You Have To Be An Activist
John Carlos won the bronze for the 200 meter run in the 1968 Olympics. He's remembered for a political gesture he made. Renee Montagne talks to him about whether athletes can influence public opinion.