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The Code Switch Podcast, Episode 8: Black And Blue
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Black police officers live on both sides of the debate over race and policing. In this week's episode, they weigh in on the limits of force diversity in bridging gaps between black people and cops.
In Dallas, Fear That 'Love And Understanding Will Never Win'
Friday, July 08, 2016
As more information about the shooting that killed five police officers surfaces, we asked people from Dallas to share their stories about how conversations around race and policing are shifting.
Two Days, Two Deaths: The Police Shootings Of Alton Sterling And Philando Castile
Thursday, July 07, 2016
Two videos of black men who were shot to death by police — one in Minnesota and one in Louisiana — are sparking passionate responses in the media and on the streets.
Brexit: What's Race Got To Do With It?
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Why did the U.K. just vote for something so economically disastrous? Some point to racial tension resulting from record levels of immigration within the EU.
A Festival For Mixed-Race Storytellers — And Everyone Else, Too
Monday, June 20, 2016
The Mixed Remixed festival isn't just for folks who are multiracial. It's about connecting people from all over the world who aren't always seen as belonging together.
How LGBTQ People Of Color Are Dealing With Orlando: Code Switch Podcast, Episode 4
Thursday, June 16, 2016
The tragedy in Orlando shook many people in communities that already feel vulnerable: LGBTQ Americans, Latinos, Muslims, immigrant families, and those living at the intersection of these identities.
What Queer Muslims Are Saying About The Orlando Shooting
Monday, June 13, 2016
Since the tragic attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando, many queer Muslims have spoken out about living at the intersection of two marginalized identities. Here's what some folks had to say.
Code Switch Podcast, Episode 2: Being 'Outdoorsy' When You're Black Or Brown
Wednesday, June 08, 2016
On this episode, Shereen and Adrian take a look at why being "outdoorsy" can get complicated when you're a person of color in America.
Taylor Swift, Aryan Goddess?
Friday, May 27, 2016
Haters (of a multicultural society) gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate. Meanwhile, Swift will continue to bask in her utterly unremarkable whiteness.
Candice Hoyes Sings Blackness, Womanhood And History On Her Debut Jazz Album
Monday, May 23, 2016
When Candice Hoyes sings, she's channeling a legacy of black women in jazz. Her album, On a Turquoise Cloud, celebrates the genre's storied roots.
Obama Gets All In His Blackness At Howard
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Some applauded the president's speech at the historic black university as a break from "respectability politics" that demean African-Americans. Other saw it as more of the same.
Was It Good, Bad Or Ugly? Takes On Larry Wilmore's Jokes At Correspondents' Dinner
Monday, May 02, 2016
Some say the Nightly Show host utterly bombed his routine at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner. Others say he simply had a different crowd in mind.
Code Switch And Hidden Brain Teamed Up For An #AirbnbWhileBlack Twitter Chat
Friday, April 29, 2016
On Friday, Code Switch's Gene Demby and Hidden Brain's Shankar Vedantam led a Twitter chat to discuss what it's like to be a person of color participating in the sharing economy.
The Mardi Gras Indian Of 'Lemonade'
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
In "Lemonade," Beyoncé's much-discussed visual album, a girl resplendent in white plumage appears. It's a nod to the pop star's New Orleans roots and loaded with the region's racial history.
Reflecting On The Death Of Freddie Gray, One Year Later
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
A year ago, 25-year-old Freddie Gray died of injuries he sustained while in police custody. His family, neighborhood and the whole of Baltimore are still grappling with his loss.
A Point-By-Point Response To BuzzFeed's Questions For Black People
Thursday, April 14, 2016
A video titled "27 Questions Black People Have For Black People" misses a whole lotta history when it comes to black people in America.
Roundup: Reactions To Bill Clinton's Exchange With Black Lives Matter Protesters
Friday, April 08, 2016
Many found Bill Clinton's reaction to protesters on Thursday awkward and offensive. But will it have a lasting effect on Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign? Here's what critics are saying.
How The Obama Presidency Has — Or Hasn't — Shaped Latino Identity: You Weighed In
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Our most recent #NPRObamaEffect chat explored how — or whether — the Obama years have shaped how Latino communities and people across the country think about identity today.
Ta-Nehisi Coates On The Fight Over 'Nina Simone's Face'
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Many people have decried the casting of Zoe Saldana in upcoming biopic Nina, but Ta-Nehisi Coates digs deep into why this choice struck a nerve.
K.A.A.N. Is The Answer To All Of Your Rap Desires
Monday, March 14, 2016
If you enjoy rap, allow Brandon Perry, aka K.A.A.N., to make your day.