Race

Race, Gender Roil Maryland Senate Democratic Primary

12:27pm April 25, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Donna Edwards is vying to be just the second black woman ever elected to the Senate. But not all of the state's black female leaders or African-American members of Congress are lining up behind her.

Supporters of Akai Gurley's family gather outside the courthouse where former New York City police officer Peter Liang was sentenced for Gurley's shooting death in Brooklyn, N.Y.

National

'Awoken' By N.Y. Cop Shooting, Asian-American Activists Chart Way Forward

7:30pm April 23, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

Peter Liang, who is Chinese-American, was sentenced to probation for the shooting death of an unarmed black man. The ex-NYPD officer's case has sparked activism and debate among Asian-Americans.

When a megastar like Prince dies, collective mourning ensues. But if you didn't grow up hooked on the music — whether out of taste, or even because you weren't allowed — these moments can be somewhat isolating.

I'm Not Sad About Prince, But Let Me Explain

12:41pm April 23, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

NPR's Sarah McCammon grew up in a conservative evangelical home in the Midwest. When Prince died and purple filled her newsfeeds, she felt like an outsider watching a ritual she couldn't fully join.

Prince performs at the Ritz Club during his "Purple Rain" tour on September 13, 1985.

Everybody Has A Prince Story (Or Should). Here Are Ours

5:25pm April 22, 2016

by Code Switch team

These stories are good for sharing any day, but they must be shared today, in honor of The Purple One's passing.

Pablo Ramirez, left, with his family in Los Angeles. Since moving to San Francisco for college, Pablo has become less tolerant when he notices racial slights directed against his family.

Racial Awakening, Pride And Fear: One Latino Perspective On 'The Obama Effect'

12:00pm April 21, 2016

by Adrian Florido

Growing up as the son of Mexican immigrants, Pablo Ramirez never really thought about race. For him, the Obama years meant finding pride and a new awareness of his own racial identity in college.

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'Flying While Muslim': Profiling Fears After Arabic Speaker Removed From Plane

6:56pm April 20, 2016

by NPR Staff

Khairuldeen Makhzoomi was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight after another passenger overheard him speaking on his cellphone in Arabic. An advocate calls the incident "absurd and bewildering."

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After Freddie Gray's death, Baltimore erupted in protests, political action, and artistic expression.

Reflecting On The Death Of Freddie Gray, One Year Later

7:45am April 20, 2016

by Leah Donnella

A year ago, 25-year-old Freddie Gray died of injuries he sustained while in police custody. His family, neighborhood and the whole of Baltimore are still grappling with his loss.

Obama Effect Triggers More Nuanced Conversations On Race

6:04am April 20, 2016

by Adrian Florido

A Mexican-American family considers how differences in generations, citizenship and upbringing affect what it means to be American, and how that's evolved during the Obama administration.

A mural memorializing Freddie Gray is painted on the wall near the place where he was tackled and arrested last year by police at the Gilmor Homes housing project in Baltimore, Md.

National

A Year After Freddie Gray's Death, Trials Set To Begin (Again)

6:22pm April 19, 2016

by Jennifer Ludden

Of the six Baltimore police officers charged, there's only been one trial, which ended in a hung jury. But prosecutors are doubling down on their aggressive strategy as the trials resume in May.

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Peter Liang pictured on Feb. 9, during his trial. He was convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of unarmed Akai Gurley in 2014.

National

Former NYPD Officer Peter Liang Gets Probation For Fatal Shooting

6:01pm April 19, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The prosecutor, who had previously recommended Liang not serve any jail time, said the fatal shooting of Akai Gurley was "not police brutality." Liang's defense attorney called it a "tragic accident."