Muslim Americans Find Their Voice Amid The Shouts
Almost every ethnic group in this country has gone through a period of transition when they had to fight to prove that, indeed, they were Americans. Right now it seems to be Muslim Americans' turn.
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Feds Sue Arizona Sheriff In Civil Rights Probe
The Justice Department says Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is standing in the way of its investigation by refusing to turn over arrest records and other materials that could show whether he violated the rights of Hispanics pulled over in traffic sweeps.
Entrepreneurs Fuel Post-Katrina Business Boom
Oil and gas fuel the engines of employment and industry in New Orleans, but one legacy of Katrina may change that -- a surprising surge in entrepreneurs. The latest numbers show that 450 out of every 100,000 New Orleans adults have started a business since the storm. That's 40 percent higher than the national rate. But there's still a significant wealth gap between rich and poor.
Beck, Sharpton Lead Dueling Rallies In D.C.
From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck told a crowd of tens of thousands of people Saturday that the U.S. has too long "wandered in darkness."
Civil Rights Leaders Skeptical Of Glenn Beck’s Rally
Glenn Beck and his supporters are staging a "Restoring Honor" rally at the Lincoln Memorial Saturday. That happens to be the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Civil rights leaders are not happy. The event is billed as non-political, but it is headlined by former GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.
The Levees Failed, But The Spirit Of New Orleans Prevails
In the years after Hurricane Katrina, writer Malik Washington traveled to New Orleans to help the city's residents rebuild. He reflects on the lessons learned about the spirit of the Crescent City.
Rallies And Counter-Rallies Compete For King’s Legacy
Talk show host Glenn Beck has planned a rally at the Lincoln Memorial -- on the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. Writers, commentators and activists have frequently invoked King's words and teachings since his death in 1968. Scholars discuss King's writings and the recurring conflicts over his legacy.
4 New York Teens Sentenced In Hate Crime Stabbing
Three teenagers who admitted targeting Hispanics got seven-year prison terms for their roles in the 2008 killing of Marcelo Lucero, and a fourth teen received a six-year sentence. The killing prompted a Justice Department probe of how police on Long Island respond to hate crimes.
Black Men’s Jail Time Hits Entire Communities
Almost 10 percent of young African American men are behind bars. Many legal scholars argue that the prison system locks those men out of civic life long after time served -- and that the social fabric of all American communities suffers as a result.
Antoine Dodson: Riding YouTube Out Of The ‘Hood’
Antoine Dodson of Huntsville, Ala., found overnight stardom after he appeared on a local news report to talk about the alleged attempted assault of his sister. The video of his remarks has scored millions of hits on YouTube, and so has a song that's based on his story. Dodson reflects on the attempted assault, and his own efforts to capitalize on his fame.
After Katrina, New Orleans Has A New Political Face
Two years ago, the people of Louisiana's second district elected Vietnamese-born Republican Joseph Cao. He's up for election again this year, and considered one of most vulnerable Republicans in the country. Whether race or party will decide the vote is anyone’s guess.
Staten Island Grapples With Attacks Against Mexicans
New York City police are investigating a string of at least 10 alleged hate crimes in the borough's Port Richmond area since April -- all violent, and all perpetrated against Mexicans. Residents are trying to figure out the root of the attacks.
Planned Tennessee Mosque Also Gets Mixed Reaction
New York City isn’t the only place in the country where people have protested the building of an Islamic community center and mosque. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is home to a similarly-planned construction. Host Michel Martin speaks with Saleh Sbenaty about the opposition against building a new mosque there. He is also a member of the Planning Committee for the new Murfreesboro mosque.
Are ‘The New York Times’ Book Reviews Fair?
From January 2009 to February 2010, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) examined every politically-themed book that The New York Times Book Review critiqued. FAIR says 95 percent of US authors reviewed in the publication were white, and 87 percent were male. The pool of book REVIEWERS tended to be even less diverse. Michel Martin talks about the study with Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, a former editor of The New York Times Book Review and current editorial director for Delphinium Books.
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Documentary Marks Five Years Since Deadly Hurricane
Next week marks the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which claimed over 1,000 gulf coast residents. Host Michel Martin talks to CNN Special Correspondent Soledad O'Brien about her new post-Katrina documentary "New Orleans Rising," which airs on CNN Saturday.