Race

National

For Some African-Americans, Gun Ownership Underscores Segregated Past

3:37pm January 12, 2016

by Karen Grigsby Bates

African-Americans are disproportionately affected by gun violence, and many black leaders are among the most vocal advocates of gun control. But there is a segment of the black community that believes gun ownership has helped keep them alive through several generations, and won't give them up.

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Wilbur Sargunaraj sings about shadism in his new video, "Mirror Mirror."

Wilbur's New Video Sends A Message: 'I'm Very Dark And Proud Of It'

1:57pm January 12, 2016

by Marc Silver

An ad for a skin lightening pill has called attention to bias against dark skin in many countries. NPR contributor Wilbur Sargunaraj has a new video on the topic: 'Mirror Mirror.'

Girls at dance practice during Season 1 of East Los High.

'East Los High' Isn't Just A Soapy Teen Drama — It's Also A Science Experiment

2:40pm January 11, 2016

by Maanvi Singh

Social scientists and health workers worked with screenwriters and studio execs to create a binge-worthy show designed to help young Latinas make healthy life choices.

National

New Book Highlights Historic Black Newspaper

8:13am January 09, 2016

'The Chicago Defender' is a legendary black newspaper. It may no longer have the reach it once had, but the paper, founded in the early 20th century, has a fascinating history.

National

Chicago Shooting Drives Calls For Emanuel To Go, So Far Without Result

2:22pm January 08, 2016

by Cheryl Corley

Protesters angry about the shooting death of Laquan McDonald at the hands of Chicago police say the mayor should resign. But Emanuel is weathering the crisis, and a recall effort faces obstacles.

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National

Victims Of Chicago Police Torture Paid Reparations Decades Later

2:16pm January 06, 2016

by Natalie Moore

Police were accused of beating false confessions out of accused black men, starting in the 1970s. Activists say reparations aren't the end in the city's dark history around racial police brutality.

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At left, Jimmy Smits in My Family. At right, Jennifer Lopez in Selena.

National

'Mi Familia' In Movies: Films Mexican-American Millennials Grew Up On

1:00pm January 06, 2016

by Adrian Florido

The bush-disguise bit in Born in East L.A. The murder scene in Selena. I watched these dozens of times as a kid, but as an adult, they've come to mean more.

Sports

ESPN's The Undefeated Goes Online At Last

5:20pm January 03, 2016

ESPN's long-delayed website The Undefeated will cover the intersection of sports and race. The website's new leader, Kevin Merida, explains what he has planned.

Ursula M. Burns speaking at Howard University on May 9, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

Leaving The Place That Nurtured Them: Howard Students Move On

8:14am January 03, 2016

by NPR Staff

Two students who participated in the Howard Project describe the challenges of life after senior year.

Leaving The Place That Nurtured Them: Howard Students Move On

7:55am January 03, 2016

by NPR Staff

Two students who participated in the Howard Project describe the challenges of life after senior year.