Puerto Rico, Island Of Racial Harmony?
Many Puerto Ricans grow up being taught that they’re a mixture of three races: black, white and indigenous. But on the U.S. census, a majority of Puerto Ricans choose “white” as their only race. On …
Many Puerto Ricans grow up being taught that they’re a mixture of three races: black, white and indigenous. But on the U.S. census, a majority of Puerto Ricans choose “white” as their only race. On …
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, numbers have been flying at us about the spread of the illness—and then the next minute those same numbers are refuted. This week, we’re talking to Alexis …
It’s one of the thorniest questions in any theoretical plan for reparations for black people: Who should get them? On this episode, we dig into some ideas about which black people should and …
Many have referred to COVID-19 as a “great equalizer.” But the virus has actually exacerbated all sorts of disparities. When it comes to race, black Americans account for a disproportionate number …
The Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation told his people to stay strong during this pandemic, and to remember how much they’ve endured over a long history that includes the Trail of Tears. This …
Right now, the U.S. Census Bureau is trying to count every single person living in the country. It’s a complex undertaking with enormous stakes. But some people are very afraid of how that …
Code Switch is a weekly podcast that explores how race intersects with every aspect of our lives. Hosts Shereen Marisol Meraji and Gene Demby bring honesty, empathy and nuance to challenging …
This week, senior correspondent Karen Grigsby Bates talks with the best-selling author Terry McMillan, famous for her novels Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back. The two longtime …
With all this pandemic anxiety swirling, we thought you might need some music to take your mind off things. So this week, we’ve got an episode from our friends over at Latino USA. It’s about Flor de …
In matters of race and justice, empathy is often held up as a goal unto itself. But what comes after understanding? In this episode, we’re looking at the career of a white writer who put herself in …