The Fascinating Story Of New Orleans' Two Lost Chinatowns
Let's rewind the clock 150 years to the end of the Civil War, when Southern planters had to find new laborers.
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Photographer Helped Expose Brutality Of Selma's 'Bloody Sunday'
Some of the most iconic images of marchers being attacked by Alabama state troopers at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965, were captured by a white photojournalist who stumbled onto the historic events.
A Texas Community Takes On Racial Tensions Once Hidden Under The Surface
People move to Austin's Mueller neighborhood to become part of a progressive community. But some black residents say they haven't always felt welcome — so Mueller decided to do something about it.
Study: At 'Rate My Professors,' A Foreign Accent Can Hurt A Teacher's Score
Teachers with Asian-sounding names were given poorer marks, and their accents were the main reason.
A 'Black Tax' At Charlotte's Ritz-Carlton?
Everyone knows people who attend the CIAA basketball tournament have cash to burn. So why did a Charlotte hotel go out of its way to make sure they spent it?
Michael Brown's Family Will File Civil Suit Over His Death
The news comes a day after the Justice Department cleared Officer Darren Wilson, who shot and killed Brown, in a civil rights probe — and gave a scathing appraisal of the Ferguson Police Department.
In France, Young Muslims Often Straddle Two Worlds
An estimated 40 percent of France's 7 million Muslims live in and around Paris, many of them in the poor suburbs. It's hard to escape the banlieues, even for those who work or attend school elsewhere.
'It Is About Truths': John Ridley On His New TV Show, 'American Crime'
The drama, about the aftermath of a racially charged home invasion, challenges its many characters' viewpoints. Ridley says he wanted to explore "what happens when those truths start to fall away."
In Berlin, Grassroots Efforts Work To Integrate Inner-City Schools
In parts of the city, racial segregation in schools is often a reality. But small parent-led initiatives — one immigrant-led, one native-led — have been working to change perceptions and enrollment.
Is Fighting Racism In Soccer 'A Lost Cause'? FIFA President Says No
Racism in soccer has been making headlines again, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter is now talking about relegating teams.