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Religion

Black Liberation Theology: A Historical Perspective

Fresh Air

Theologian Dwight Hopkins provides a historical perspective on black liberation theology. Hopkins is an ordained Baptist minister and a professor of theology at the University of Chicago Divinity School.

Black Liberation Theology: A Historical Perspective

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Justice Probes S.C. for Civil Rights Violations

The Justice Department has begun a civil rights investigation of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. In recent weeks, a series of videos has surfaced showing highway patrol officers using racial slurs and striking African-American suspects with their patrol cars.

Justice Probes S.C. for Civil Rights Violations

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Election 2008

Poll: Obama Unscathed by Pastor's Remarks

Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) hasn't been hurt by the controversy over his former pastor's statements, according to a Pew Research Center poll. Robert Siegel talks with Pew Director Andrew Kohut about Obama, the economy and some good news for Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

Poll: Obama Unscathed by Pastor's Remarks

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Iraq

Who Is Al-Sadr? A Closer Look at the 'Radical Cleric'

Muqtada al-Sadr comes from a long line of influential Shiite clerics — including his father, Mohammed Sadiq al-Sadr, who was murdered during the Saddam Hussein regime. A reporter explains why al-Sadr is at the center of violence that flared up again in Iraq this week.

Who Is Al-Sadr? A Closer Look at the 'Radical Cleric'

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Opinion

Can I Just Tell You?

Expect Obama to Walk Out on Wright? Spare Me

In the wake of explosive reaction to Sen. Barack Obama's relationship with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the program's host says political pundits and critics should scale back their attacks.

Expect Obama to Walk Out on Wright? Spare Me

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Election 2008

Focus on Race in Politics Raises Concern

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama's speech on race in America electrified many. But some argue that, given other pressing issues such as the economy, conversations on race are an unwelcome distraction. Christopher Edley, a former adviser to President Clinton, and Jeff Jacoby, of The Boston Globe, discuss race and politics.

Focus on Race in Politics Raises Concern

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Food

Immigration's Fallout: Fewer Fresh Tomatoes?

Congress has failed to create an immigration policy that is both fair and functional, says Pennsylvania's largest tomato grower. He says he won't plant this year because he can't find enough laborers to harvest the crop.

Immigration's Fallout: Fewer Fresh Tomatoes?

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National

'Cheese' Heroin Hooking Young Users in Dallas

A cheap but highly addictive form of heroin known as "cheese" has swept through Dallas in recent years, and local health officials are seeing Hispanic children as young as 9 suffering from the crushing effects of withdrawal.

'Cheese' Heroin Hooking Young Users in Dallas

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Analysis

Lawyer Weighs Kilpatrick's Choices

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick says he'll keep his job while he fights his case. Stanley Brand, a DC-based lawyer who's defended many elected officials in high profile cases, discusses the tricky business of surviving scandal.

Lawyer Weighs Kilpatrick's Choices

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Law

Detroit Mayor Indicted, Fights to Keep Job

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff have been indicted on felony counts, including perjury, following an investigation into sworn testimony about a romantic affair. Kilpatrick's lawyer, Dan Webb, explains the defense.

Detroit Mayor Indicted, Fights to Keep Job

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Minister Decries Early Release for Crack Charges

New sentencing guidelines mean thousands of inmates in prison for crack cocaine charges may get out early. While many have lauded the change as a civil rights victory, minister Wade Ikard, from South Statesville, Nc., says he's not celebrating.

Minister Decries Early Release for Crack Charges

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Reporters Update Baltimore, Jena

Two racially-charged stories, two very different outcomes. Hear updates on the the story of the Jena Six, and a case out of Baltimore, Md., where a group of teens became the center of a story about whether the media ignores the misdeeds of black youth.

Reporters Update Baltimore, Jena

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Black Churchgoers Reflect on Obama's Race Speech

On Easter Sunday, many black worshipers and church leaders are talking about Sen. Barack Obama's recent speech on race in America. NPR's Audie Cornish in Nashville, Tenn., talks with Andrea Seabrook about what is being said on the pulpit and in the pews.

Black Churchgoers Reflect on Obama's Race Speech

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