Race

NY Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The complicated history and identity of Latinos in the United States

Race

“Latino” describes nearly a fifth of the US population — and yet, the term only caught on in the 1980s.

Three women on stage gesticulating, one with blackface pounding her chest

A Miami theater group has a change of heart over blackface

Mumbo Jumbo

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Black.White.

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Covering

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Sounding Black

Arts, Culture & Media

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.

Sounding Black

Arts, Culture & Media

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.

Shakespeare in Blackface

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

American Icons: "Shaft"

American Icons: Shaft

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

Angie Thomas and TLC

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Bestselling Young Adult author Angie Thomas on how the late TLC performer Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes spoke to her at a very troubling point in her life.