Race http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1015&ft=1&f=1015 NPR stories on race and ethnicity. Commentary on race's effects on politics, culture, society. Subscribe to NPR podcasts and RSS feeds on race and ethnicity issues. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:44:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Race http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1015&ft=1&f=1015 'Scandal': Preposterous, Unmissable, Important The show has become a social event for a large and varied crowd of African-Americans and others on Twitter, for reasons mysterious, complex and worth exploring. Sat, 18 May 2013 11:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/18/184859810/scandal-preposterous-unmissable-important?ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/18/184859810/scandal-preposterous-unmissable-important?ft=1&f=1015 The show has become a social event for a large and varied crowd of African-Americans and others on Twitter, for reasons mysterious, complex and worth exploring.

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]]> Turning Up The Heat On Civil Rights-Era Cold Cases With the death of a possible suspect in one notorious case, activists are weighing the FBI's efforts to tackle cases from the 1950s and '60s. Some are calling for a congressional hearing to see whether the FBI has done enough investigating. Sat, 18 May 2013 05:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/184936625/turning-up-the-heat-on-civil-rights-era-cold-cases?ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/184936625/turning-up-the-heat-on-civil-rights-era-cold-cases?ft=1&f=1015 With the death of a possible suspect in one notorious case, activists are weighing the FBI's efforts to tackle cases from the 1950s and '60s. Some are calling for a congressional hearing to see whether the FBI has done enough investigating.

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]]> 'Venus And Serena': An Extraordinary Story, Told On Film The amazing tale of two sisters from a poor neighborhood — who play tennis unlike anyone before them and each reach No. 1 in the world — is one we're not likely to see again. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/17/184834786/venus-and-serena-an-extraordinary-story-told-on-film?ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/17/184834786/venus-and-serena-an-extraordinary-story-told-on-film?ft=1&f=1015 The amazing tale of two sisters from a poor neighborhood — who play tennis unlike anyone before them and each reach No. 1 in the world — is one we're not likely to see again.

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]]> Could The President's Week Get Any Worse? From scandals involving the IRS, to spirited Benghazi hearings, it's been a tough week for the Obama administration. But will this bad week really have further political fallout? Guest host Celeste Headlee checks in with the barbershop guys. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184775462&ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184775462&ft=1&f=1015 From scandals involving the IRS, to spirited Benghazi hearings, it's been a tough week for the Obama administration. But will this bad week really have further political fallout? Guest host Celeste Headlee checks in with the barbershop guys.

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]]> How Best To Encourage Black 'Teenpreneurs' African-American entrepreneurs from all over the country have gathered in Ohio this week. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Mike Green of the America21 Project about how to help black youth become more competitive in business. We also hear from teen entrepreneur Amber Liggett who started her own business, 'Amber's Amazing Animal Balloons.' Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184775456&ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184775456&ft=1&f=1015 African-American entrepreneurs from all over the country have gathered in Ohio this week. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Mike Green of the America21 Project about how to help black youth become more competitive in business. We also hear from teen entrepreneur Amber Liggett who started her own business, 'Amber's Amazing Animal Balloons.'

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]]> From Fame's Leroy To Jay-Z Michel Martin speaks to Mark Anthony Neal about his new book, <em>Looking For Leroy: Illegible Black Masculinities</em>. It looks at some of the ways black men have been portrayed in pop culture throughout history. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184498468/from-fames-leroy-to-jay-z?ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184498468/from-fames-leroy-to-jay-z?ft=1&f=1015 Michel Martin speaks to Mark Anthony Neal about his new book, Looking For Leroy: Illegible Black Masculinities. It looks at some of the ways black men have been portrayed in pop culture throughout history.

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]]> Gosnell Verdict Raises Questions About Access To Abortions Wednesday's prison sentencing of Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell raises the question of who has access to safe, legal abortions, and who does not. Host Michel Martin explores this question with The Root political correspondent Keli Goff and NPR Health Policy Correspondent Julie Rovner. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184498462&ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184498462&ft=1&f=1015 Wednesday's prison sentencing of Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell raises the question of who has access to safe, legal abortions, and who does not. Host Michel Martin explores this question with The Root political correspondent Keli Goff and NPR Health Policy Correspondent Julie Rovner.

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]]> Ivy Leaguers Broaden Minds With New Race Center Tricia Rose is known as a hip-hop scholar and professor of Africana studies. She's now taking on a new project at Brown University, and hoping it sparks new questions about race and ethnicity. Host Michel Martin speaks with Rose about her vision. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184498466&ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184498466&ft=1&f=1015 Tricia Rose is known as a hip-hop scholar and professor of Africana studies. She's now taking on a new project at Brown University, and hoping it sparks new questions about race and ethnicity. Host Michel Martin speaks with Rose about her vision.

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]]> Which Comedians Of Color Should Be Late-Night TV Stars? We asked readers: If you could name any person of color to host a daily late-night comedy show or any up-and-coming comics to join the <em>SNL</em> cast, who would you pick? Thu, 16 May 2013 10:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/16/184468093/who-should-be-the-next-comedians-of-color-on-snl?ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/16/184468093/who-should-be-the-next-comedians-of-color-on-snl?ft=1&f=1015 We asked readers: If you could name any person of color to host a daily late-night comedy show or any up-and-coming comics to join the SNL cast, who would you pick?

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]]> Immigrants To Be Largest Driver Of U.S. Population Growth The Census Bureau projects that for the first time in almost two centuries, immigrants will be the main source of U.S. population growth as early as 2027. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/15/184232039/immigrants-to-be-largest-driver-of-u-s-population-growth?ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/15/184232039/immigrants-to-be-largest-driver-of-u-s-population-growth?ft=1&f=1015 The Census Bureau projects that for the first time in almost two centuries, immigrants will be the main source of U.S. population growth as early as 2027.

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]]> Why Redemption Is More Costly For Some Than Others Second chances are celebrated in the world of politics, and many leaders of high finance survive failure to enjoy lucrative careers. In her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, host Michel Martin shares her thoughts about why so many poor Americans struggle to get second chances after a setback. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184206628&ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184206628&ft=1&f=1015 Second chances are celebrated in the world of politics, and many leaders of high finance survive failure to enjoy lucrative careers. In her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, host Michel Martin shares her thoughts about why so many poor Americans struggle to get second chances after a setback.

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]]> After A Mass Shooting, New Orleanians Rally Around A Local Tradition Second-lines — jazzy, rolling dance parties — are a staple in the black neighborhoods of the Big Easy. But on Mother's Day, a second-line parade was marred by a mass shooting that left 19 people injured. The violence has sparked questions of whether the events should be shut down, but those in "the culture" say linking violence to second-lines is unfair. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/14/183953103/after-a-mass-shooting-new-orleanians-rally-around-a-local-tradition?ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/14/183953103/after-a-mass-shooting-new-orleanians-rally-around-a-local-tradition?ft=1&f=1015 Second-lines — jazzy, rolling dance parties — are a staple in the black neighborhoods of the Big Easy. But on Mother's Day, a second-line parade was marred by a mass shooting that left 19 people injured. The violence has sparked questions of whether the events should be shut down, but those in "the culture" say linking violence to second-lines is unfair.

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]]> Latino High School Grads Enter College At Record Rate Latinos are entering colleges and universities at higher rates than whites and blacks but still lower than Asian-Americans. This is an all-time high for Latinos, according to a recent Pew Hispanic Center report. It's the result, in part, of a dramatic rise in the graduation rate among Hispanic high school students. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/14/183813129/Latino-High-School-Grads-Enter-College-At-Record-Rate?ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/14/183813129/Latino-High-School-Grads-Enter-College-At-Record-Rate?ft=1&f=1015 Latinos are entering colleges and universities at higher rates than whites and blacks but still lower than Asian-Americans. This is an all-time high for Latinos, according to a recent Pew Hispanic Center report. It's the result, in part, of a dramatic rise in the graduation rate among Hispanic high school students.

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]]> Wendell Pierce On 'Making Groceries' In The Big Easy New Orleans might be famous for its culinary legacy, but the Big Easy also has neighborhoods without access to fresh, healthy food. Now actor Wendell Pierce is bringing grocery stores to some neglected parts of his home town. Host Michel Martin speaks with Pierce about his new grocery chain, Sterling Farms. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183628307&ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183628307&ft=1&f=1015 New Orleans might be famous for its culinary legacy, but the Big Easy also has neighborhoods without access to fresh, healthy food. Now actor Wendell Pierce is bringing grocery stores to some neglected parts of his home town. Host Michel Martin speaks with Pierce about his new grocery chain, Sterling Farms.

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]]> All Races Attracted To HBCU Campuses According to a new report, historically black colleges and universities are attracting more Asian and Latino students than ever before. Host Michel Martin discusses that and other findings with the report's author, Marybeth Gasman, and Morgan State University President, David Wilson. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183628289&ft=1&f=1015 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183628289&ft=1&f=1015 According to a new report, historically black colleges and universities are attracting more Asian and Latino students than ever before. Host Michel Martin discusses that and other findings with the report's author, Marybeth Gasman, and Morgan State University President, David Wilson.

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