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Race, Health And The Pandemic With Dr. David Satcher
David Satcher grew up in the segregated south. He went on to serve as the 16th U.S. surgeon general. We talk to him about race, health and the pandemic.

Tackling The Racial Wealth Gap: William Darity's Plan For Reparations
A newly energized push for reparations for descendants of enslaved people. We dig into specific proposals and examples of reparations already in place.

Journalist Eduardo Porter On Why Racial Hostility Is An 'American Poison'
Eduardo Porter discusses how racial hostility derails our politics and economy.

Amid George Floyd Protests, Pandemic: Where Election 2020 Stands
What messages are black Americans sending to politicians about what they want in November?

Minneapolis, Atlanta, Los Angeles: Telling The Stories Of Protesters In These Cities
As protests continue across the United States, we check in directly with Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Atlanta to get the latest.
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How To Talk To Your Kids About Race, Racism And Police Violence
How should parents talk with their children about all they're seeing and experiencing right now?

Oklahoma To Incorporate 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Into Statewide School Curriculum
Oklahoma announces the state will incorporate the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre into the statewide school curriculum. We'll learn why.

What Does It Really Mean To Get A Good Education?
Students at the Renaissance School in Springfield, Massachusetts, spend a lot of time in supportive peer groups learning social and emotional skills.

Botham Jean, Amber Guyger And The Question Of Forgiveness In The Court
Tears, hugs and a new debate about race and forgiveness after an ex-Dallas cop is sentenced for the murder of her unarmed neighbor.

Part IV: School Integration And The Achievement Gap
Sixty-five years after the mandate to desegregate schools, it’s still controversial. The conclusion of our special series, "The Fifty Year Fight: Solutions for Closing the Achievement Gap."

Ferguson, 5 Years On: What's Changed Since Michael Brown's Death
Five years after Ferguson, the national conversation about race and policing is still ongoing – and residents of Ferguson, Missouri, are still searching for answers.

Remembering Toni Morrison, 'A Friend Of Our Minds'
The literature and the legacy of the author Toni Morrison, who has died at 88. A Nobel laureate and Pultizer Prize-winner, her novels include "Beloved" and "Song of Solomon."

What Baltimoreans Think About President Trump's Attacks On Their City
We know what President Trump thinks about Baltimore, but how do the people who live there see their city? We’re listening to Baltimore.

Rep. Clay On President Trump: Racism Is 'Deep In His DNA'
"He's wrong. He's off-base, and there's no place in American politics for that kind of discourse," the Missouri congressman said of President Trump's recent tweets.

Race And Racism In Washington: Trump Tweets, Democrats' Infighting And More
From President Trump’s "go back" tweets to the dispute between the "squad" and House Speaker Pelosi. We take a look at race and racism in Washington.

How We're Still Reckoning With O.J. Simpson And 'The Trial Of The Century,' 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years ago today: the double-murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in Los Angeles. What followed changed the way Americans talk about race, fame, sex and law.

25 Years On, The Lasting Cultural Impact Of The O.J. Simpson Trial
Twenty-five years after the O.J. Simpson case began, how did it change our views on justice, celebrity and race?

In 'Thick,' Tressie McMillan Cottom Looks At Beauty, Power And Black Womanhood In America
Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom discusses upending stereotypes of black womanhood.

U.S. Unemployment Is At A 50-Year Low. But Not Everybody's A Winner
U.S. unemployment is at the lowest level in nearly 50 years. We look at who wins and who loses in a strong labor market.

New Sandra Bland Video Reopens Conversation On Documenting Police Encounters
In police shootings and controversial arrests, law enforcement usually tells the first story. But what happens when more video is released long after the incident?