Support journalism that strengthens democracy.

We believe that human-centered journalism is at the heart of an informed public and a strong democracy. Donate today to show your support for our independent nonprofit newsroom.

Donate

David Matthews

The World

More biracial Americans experiment with fluid identity

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

What does this fluidity mean to the idea of race in our country at all? And how does one rationally and honestly navigate the conundrums of identity?

Latest Headlines

One of the best examples of ‘soft power’ is on the chopping block, experts say
Recycled whirligigs remain a fixture in the Japanese countryside
Former US envoy to China says both countries need ‘to give a little’ to secure a trade deal
In Damascus, stand-up comedians test the limits under a new government
The ‘1975’ project helps Vietnamese refugee families open up about their past
Survivors of Assad regime’s chemical attacks are demanding justice — and support
Russia’s RT network on the rise as VOA fades
A family remembers a relative who died in the Holocaust with a ‘stumbling stone’ in her German hometown
Exercise hedgehog kicks off in Europe
Estonia is on the brink, as Russia ramps up hybrid warfare in Europe
More stories

The World is a public radio program that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Produced by

Thanks to our sponsor

  1. Progressive Insurance logo

Major funding provided by

  1. Carnegie Corporation of New York
  2. MacArthur Foundation
  3. Ford Foundation
  4. Corporation for Public Broadcasting

  1. About
  2. Contact
  3. Donate
  4. Meet the Team
  5. Privacy
  6. Terms of use

©2025 The World from PRX

PRX is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS: #263347402.