Long, Slow Return for Black Churches in New Orleans
Black churches in the Lower Ninth Ward have struggled to reopen, and those that have draw only a fraction of the parishioners from before the storm. Black churches in the Lower Ninth Ward have struggled to reopen, and those that have draw only a fraction of the parishioners from before the storm. Being Black Jews Without Dividing Loyalties
The killing of a Jamaican-born convert to Judaism has drawn some attention to the rare mix of race and religion. Bob Herbert: Glenn Beck in Washington
Glenn Beck is a small man with a mean message wandering into the precincts of giants. 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.
Tales of Post-Katrina Violence Go From Rumor to Fact
Investigations into the violence reveal cases of white vigilante violence, police killings and official cover-ups. Book Review - The Eyes of Willie McGee - By Alex Heard
The story of a 1945 Mississippi case of a black man accused of raping a white woman that exposed the seething tensions of the early civil rights era. 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.
A Forgotten Fight for Suffrage
Just as the South resisted ratifying the 19th Amendment to let women vote, ninety years later the country is again divided over how far the rights of citizenship extend. 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.
Broadband Adoption Up 22% in Black Homes
Whether seeking job opportunities or finding health information, more African-American and Hispanic adults regard lack of broadband as “a major disadvantage” than whites do.
Scant Progress in Effort on Old Racial Killings
The Civil Rights-Era Cold Case Initiative has disappointed families of victims, who had hoped for an all-out effort. 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.
Recalling ‘Green Book,’ Guide for Black Travelers
A new play and a children’s book revisit the “Green Book,” a guide for black motorists in the Jim Crow era.