Race

Politics & Government

Young Black Voters Point To Lack Of Race Discussions In Democratic Debates

4:31pm November 13, 2015

by Asma Khalid

They voted in record numbers for President Obama in 2008, but now they're lukewarm about any Democratic presidential candidate — saying nobody adequately addresses their big priority: racial justice.

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University Of Oklahoma Implements Diversity Training After Scrutiny

4:18pm November 13, 2015

by Jacob McCleland

Earlier this year, the University of Oklahoma expelled two students after a racially charged video surfaced from fraternity members. NPR returns to the campus to see how the newly mandated diversity classes are fairing.

Tariq and Ummehaany Azam dance to "Fly Me to the Moon" at their wedding reception.

Dating App Helps Muslim Millennials Find Love, Parents Not Included

2:07pm November 13, 2015

by Dina Temple-Raston

More than 6,000 people have signed up for Ishqr since the app launched over a year ago. Ishq is an Arabic word for love; the "r" at the end was added to make it sound more hip.

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Aziz Ansari stars in his new Netflix sitcom, Master of None, which he co-wrote with Alan Yang.

National

No Longer 'The Only One'? This Year, Things Changed For Asian-Americans On TV

12:54pm November 13, 2015

by Kat Chow

Remember this time last year? The roster of Asian-American leads was sparse. With shows like Fresh Off The Boat, Quantico and Master of None, things are starting to look much different.

Nahnatchka Khan writes her scripts from the inside out, focusing first on real life experiences.

National

Video: 'Fresh Off The Boat' Writer Nahnatchka Khan Tells Stories From The Inside Out

10:25am November 13, 2015

by Jeff Yang

Nahnatchka Khan writes scripts that focus on real-life experiences. There are thousands of stories to tell, and she says Fresh Off the Boat is just the beginning.

On Campus Racism And The Fairy Tale Of The P.C. Police

8:22pm November 12, 2015

by Virginia Pasley

Here's an idea: Instead of worrying about the students who point out violent threats on Yik Yak, worry about the students making threats.

College Protests Raise Questions About Culture Of Political Correctness

8:22pm November 12, 2015

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with writer Roxane Gay and New York Magazine political columnist Jonathan Chait about activism and political correctness on today's college campuses.

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Mizzou's Black Students Cope With Fear Spawned By Death Threats

8:22pm November 12, 2015

by Adrian Florido

The University of Missouri's Black Culture Center has become a hub for black students afraid after Tuesday's death threats. Students are also escorting each other to class and coping in other ways.

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National

New LA Police Commissioner Vows To Reduce Officer-Involved Shootings

7:40pm November 12, 2015

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Matt Johnson, president of the Los Angeles Police Commission, which conducts civilian oversight of the LAPD. He is the sole African-American member of the commission.

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Amid Student Protests, Ithaca Faculty Will Hold Confidence Vote On President

4:46pm November 12, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Students of color have been protesting a series of racially charged events. The school's president Tom Rochon, they say, doesn't understand what's happening at the school.