In Freedom Seder, Jews And African-Americans Built A Tradition Together
More than 40 years ago, the communities wove together their stories of enslavement and liberation to create a new Passover ritual.
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Remembering Phyllis Klotman, Who Amassed An Amazing Collection Of Black Cinema
The archivist made it her life's work to find and preserve black films. She found more than 3,000 films that might otherwise have disappeared.
A Lesser-Known Human Trafficking Problem: Teenage Basketball Players
There is a lot of money to be made in bringing underage kids to the U.S. and trying to make them the next Kobe. But what happens to the rest of them?
More African-Americans Support Carrying Legal Guns For Self-Defense
African-Americans are changing their minds about guns, and Detroit's black police chief supports responsible concealed-carry. Still, some remain convinced that having a gun will lead to problems.
Ferguson Activists Hope That Momentum Sparks A National Movement
Leaders of what some call a new civil rights struggle say the protests must lead to long-term strategies. The goal is to sustain a national movement and to get past challenging obstacles.
Way More College Students Are Studying Korean. Is 'Hallyu' The Reason?
Overall, college students aren't enrolling in foreign language classes as much as they used to. But more people are enrolling in Korean language classes.
If Drugs Could Talk: In 'Delicious Foods' They Do
In James Hannaham's novel Delicious Foods, addiction itself is a character — it even narrates some of the chapters. The book imagines what slavery would look like in modern America.
Alabama Man To Be Released After Nearly 30 Years On Death Row
Anthony Ray Hinton was convicted in the 1985 murders of two fast-food employees based almost exclusively on ballistics evidence that has since been deemed unreliable.
Trevor Noah Is A Quarter Jewish. Does That Make His Anti-Semitic Jokes OK?
Trevor Noah, a 31-year-old South African with a global following, appeared on The Daily Show three times before he got the nod as Jon Stewart's replacement. Now he's in hot water over some old tweets.
In New York's Multinational Astoria, Diversity Is Key To Harmony
The neighborhood in Queens has become a kind of urban United Nations, with people from 100 countries living there. The more diverse it becomes, the better its residents appear to get along.