Meet Hing: The Secret Weapon Spice Of Indian Cuisine
Uncooked, the Indian spice hing may smell of sulfur and onions to some. But add a dash to your food and magical things happen.
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On The Podcast: Rep Sweats, Or, 'I Don't Know If I Like This, But I Need It To Win'
Kat and Gene hash out something they've been mulling over for a while: that feeling of obligation that you have to root for something, because it's theoretically for you.
Why Many Young Black Activists See No Reason To Vote For President
As young black activists push for an overhaul of the criminal justice system, they are not necessarily turning that activism into political power at the ballot box.
Officials Close Investigation Into 1964 'Mississippi Burning' Killings
Three young Freedom Summer activists were murdered by the Ku Klux Klan 52 years ago. At the time, no one was charged with murder, but since the case was reopened one man has been prosecuted.
Terry McMillan's Latest: Revisiting Past Loves, Rediscovering Yourself
In her new novel, I Almost Forgot About You, McMillan's heroine confronts midlife malaise by reconnecting with men from her past.
State Prosecutor Closes 'Mississippi Burning' Civil Rights Case
After more than 50 years, officials are closing the investigation into one of the most notorious murders of the civil rights era — the Ku Klux Klan killing of three Mississippi Freedom Summer workers.
A Festival For Mixed-Race Storytellers — And Everyone Else, Too
The Mixed Remixed festival isn't just for folks who are multiracial. It's about connecting people from all over the world who aren't always seen as belonging together.
In The Eyes Of Police, Brooklyn Resident Often Felt Like 'A Problem'
For 27-year-old Jared Marcelle, the death of Freddy Gray was a grim reminder of the ways he's often felt targeted by police in his Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood.
Jet And Ebony Sold, Ending A 71-Year Run Under Johnson Publishing
The iconic magazines, which have chronicled the modern African-American experience, will continue to be a "beacon of hope" for black people around the world, say two of its long-time leaders.
A 'Moral Obligation' To Protest Trump, Says Michael Eric Dyson
Professor Michael Eric Dyson argues in a New Republic article that people "have a positive moral obligation to protest the nomination of this racist demagogue" at the GOP convention. He explains why.