Race

The Slants Frontman Fights Government To Register His Band's Name

10:38pm May 08, 2015

by Kat Chow

Simon Tam, the founder and bassist of The Slants, has spent six years trying to register his group's name. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says the name disparages Asians.

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Kermit the Frog speaks to Gonzo the Great in a scene from ABC's The Muppets.

Arts

ABC Brings Muppets Back To Prime Time As News Emerges About Fall Shows

6:21pm May 08, 2015

by Eric Deggans

TV networks officially reveal fall schedules next week, but word has already spread on some new shows and cancellations. NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says early trends include more diversity, big names.

Children attend their oath of U.S. citizenship ceremony at the Birmingham Public Library in Alabama onAug. 14, 2014.

China, India Surpass Mexico As Leading Sources Of New Immigrants To U.S.

3:18pm May 08, 2015

by Richard Gonzales

A surge from Asia and a decline in new arrivals from Mexico change the outlook for U.S. demographics.

National

From Oakland To Baltimore, Lessons Learned From Cities Of Unrest

6:07pm May 06, 2015

by Cheryl Corley

Such tragic events offer crucial lessons about policing for other cities. Mainly, they've taught officials the importance of good community relationships and keeping the public informed.

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Jamaal Allan is a teacher in Des Moines, Iowa. His name has taken him on a lifelong odyssey of racial encounters.

National

6 Words: 'My Name Is Jamaal ... I'm White'

2:09pm May 06, 2015

by NPR Staff

Jamaal Allan is a high school teacher in Des Moines, Iowa. People make assumptions based on his name alone, and that's taken him on a lifelong odyssey of racial encounters.

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Books

How NASA's Space Race Helped To Integrate The South

2:02pm May 06, 2015

Writers Richard Paul and Steven Moss's new book is called We Could Not Fail. It's about the first African-Americans to work for NASA. They profile 10 African-American scientists and engineers.

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"I think that we think that language is something neutral and not at all political" — Jamila Lyiscott

What Does It Mean To Be 'Articulate'?

1:25pm May 06, 2015

by NPR/TED Staff

Educator and poet Jamila Lyiscott is a "tri-tongued orator." She unpacks the three distinct flavors of English she speaks with her friends, family, and colleagues.

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National

With Baltimore Unrest, More Debate Over 'Broken Windows' Policing

7:12am May 05, 2015

by Joel Rose

Critics are targeting New York's policing theory, which aims to crack down on minor offenses. But it's also praised for reducing the crime rate.

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National

Protesters Hope To Sustain Momentum In Baltimore

2:09pm May 04, 2015

by Christopher Connelly

The day after Baltimore's top prosecutor announced murder charges against six officers in the death of Freddie Gray, more than 1,000 turned out for a mostly peaceful rally in front of city hall.

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New Shiloh Baptist Rev. Harold Carter Jr. (left) and Caleb Studivant, a 24-year-old member of the church, have closely watched the unrest surrounding the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore and the community's reaction.

National

Amid Baltimore Protests, A 'Little Spotlight Of Joy'

2:09pm May 04, 2015

In a week when attention was focused on Baltimore, NPR's Rachel Martin visited the city's New Shiloh Baptist Church. She spoke with Rev. Harold Carter Jr. and a young church member, Caleb Studivant.

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