Race

Kurt talks with law professor Kenji Yoshino, author of Covering: The Hidden Assault On Our Civil Rights, about how we “minstrelize” groups of people, and distort our identities to fit in — even if it’s just concealing a tattoo.

Black is not just a skin color; it’s a quality of voice. Sarah Jones, the Tony Award-winning performer, talks with linguist John McWhorter about what it means to sound black today. They look at how Barack Obama has used “blaccent” to drive audiences wild. Produced by Studio 360’s Derek John.

Black is not just a skin color; it’s a quality of voice. Sarah Jones, the Tony Award-winning performer, talks with linguist John McWhorter about what it means to sound black today. They look at how Barack Obama has used his “blaccent” to drive audiences wild. Produced by Studio 360’s Derek John.

The history of Shakespeare in America is deeply entwined with racial conflicts.

The movie that changed the face of American action by creating a new kind of black male lead, and kickstarting Blaxploitation.