Race Relations
America's Reckoning With Racism: The History Already Made In 2020
A conversation with legendary civil rights activist Bob Moses and historian Taylor Branch about this moment in American history.
America's Reckoning With Racism: The History Already Made In 2020
A conversation with legendary civil rights activist Bob Moses and historian Taylor Branch about this moment in American history.
In 'Big Friendship,' Best Friends Share How To Stay Close For The Long Haul
The best friends behind the podcast “Call Your Girlfriend.” Their new book details what it takes to maintain long distance friendships.
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.
How To Talk To Your Kids About Race And Justice
Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of a dream where his children would not be judged by the color of their skin. How should parents talk about race and justice with...
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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?
Oscar-Nominated Actress Regina King Fights For 'Parity Across The Map'
King’s stunning performance in "If Beale Street Could Talk" also earned her a Golden Globe. Now she's challenging the film industry and beyond to commit to gender equality.
Emily Bernard's 'Black Is The Body' Examines 'Violent Encounter' Of U.S. Race Relations
African-American writer Emily Bernard was stabbed by a white man. She tells the story of how it transformed her in the new memoir, "Black is the Body."
In 'The Hate U Give,' A Portrait Of Police Violence, Code-Switching And More
A black teenager sees a friend killed by a white police officer. That's the storyline of the new film "The Hate U Give." The director and young activists tell their...
In 'The Hate U Give,' A Portrait Of Police Violence, Code-Switching And More
A black teenager sees a friend killed by a white police officer. That's the storyline of the new film "The Hate U Give." The director and young activists tell their...
Black Bodies, Green Spaces
When a young African-American woman headed out solo along the Appalachian Trail, she learned a lot about the politics of race in the great outdoors.
The Ambitious Plan To 'Fix' Local Jails
Inside a major push to reduce jail populations and fix racial disparities in the justice system. Eleven major cities are all in.
‘Evoking The Mulatto’ In Mixed-Race America
Mixed-race America in the time of Black Lives Matter and demographic change. We’ll talk race, identity and the film project “Evoking the Mulatto”.
Race In America, From Watts To Ferguson And Beyond
The 50th anniversary of the Watts riots, and the 1 year anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown. What we have and haven’t figured out about race.
Why Was Sandra Bland Arrested?
The unnerving roadside arrest tapes of Sandra Bland, the Chicago woman pulled over in Texas and later found dead in her jail cell.
Off-Script Obama
For years in office, he was “No-Drama Obama.” That’s changing. We’ll look at the new, more candid, more free-wheeling Obama presidency. Plus, a look at the arrest and death of...
Race And Violence In America
After Charleston. So much progress in this country, but race and hate and guns still haunt us. Where do we go from here?
Week In The News: Prison Break, Boots In Iraq, McKinney Pool Party
The New York prison break. More US boots on the ground for Iraq. Police and a Texas pool party. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.
What Michelle Obama Can Tell Us About Race In America
Michelle Obama opened up about race in a powerful commencement speech. We ask black women for reaction and personal reflection.