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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visits Paschal's, a historic Black-owned restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia

Politics Aug 03

As Trump questions Harris’ identity, a look at the history of race in American politics

By Laura Barrón-López, Harry Zahn, Andrew Corkery

Nation Apr 11

FILE PHOTO: O.J. Simpson appears in District Court during his trial in Las Vegas
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How O.J. Simpson’s murder trial exposed a stark racial fissure in America

O.J. Simpson, whose murder trial captivated international attention for months, died Wednesday of cancer. His case dominated headlines during the 90s and was a prime example of people's fascination with celebrities and crime. But the trial also exposed another stark…

By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Alexa Gold

Arts May 04

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Roxane Gay’s Brief But Spectacular take on effective ways of being heard

Roxane Gay has used writing as a means to untangle and communicate her own trauma since childhood. Now a successful author, professor and mentor to many, she advises young women and aspiring writers on how to harness their voices. Gay…

By Melissa Williams

Nation Dec 09

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‘Woke Racism’ tackles anti-racism, performative action and its effect on Black Americans

Jeffrey Brown visits Columbia University to talk to professor and author John McWhorter, whose new book, "Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America," pushes back on ideas that have gained popularity in recent years amid the ongoing…

By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet

Nation Nov 24

FILE PHOTO: People gather in front of a mural of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick
Analysis: What the Arbery verdict reveals about race and justice in America

“We know for a fact that this was about race. We know for a fact that the reason that the men chased after Mr. Arbery was because of his race."…

By Kenichi Serino, Yasmeen Alamiri

Jun 29

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For Black women in government, highlighting threats and abuse can make it worse

By Amna Nawaz, Candice Norwood, Matt Loffman

2021 has seen Black women reach new heights in the halls of U.S. Government — from Kamala Harris as vice president, to a record-setting number of Black women in Congress and in mayor's offices. While many celebrate the increase in…

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May 25

Anti-racist reading drove business to Black bookstores. Owners hope that’s not the end of the story

By Courtney Vinopal

It’s been nearly a year since Black-owned bookstores were inundated with requests for anti-racist literature. While owners appreciate the attention it brought to their businesses, they say more is needed to sustain their bottom line long-term.

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Apr 14

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The common ground between law enforcement and activists’ call to ‘defund the police’

By Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Leah Nagy

As the nation watches the trial of Derek Chauvin, we return to the debate that George Floyd's death ignited. Special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault spoke with current and former law enforcement officers about "defunding the police," and what reforms they believe…

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Mar 17

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In ‘Grief and Grievance,’ Black artists explore aspects of loss in contemporary life

By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson

Even amid the pandemic, some art exhibitions are opening to the public. "Grief and Grievance" at New York's "New Museum," a timely examination of race and racism, is one of them. Black artists explore the aspects of loss in the…

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Jan 16

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Symbols of hate, and their racial implications, at the Capitol Hill riot

By Ivette Feliciano, Connie Kargbo

Last week's riot on Capitol Hill was filled with hate symbols: nooses, confederate flags, violent graffiti symbols. Ivette Feliciano spoke with civil rights lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, Bryan Stevenson, about the racial implications of the riot,…

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