[ad_1] Last week, the NFL announced a new policy to penalize players who kneel during the national anthem. The announcement drew fresh attention to the century-old tightrope that outspoken black athletes — from Floyd Patterson to Rose Robinson to Colin Kaepernick – have had to walk in order to compete and live by their principles.…

[ad_1] On this episode, the story of one family’s struggle to end a toxic cycle of inter-generational trauma from forced assimilation. Getting back to their Native Alaskan cultural traditions is key. [ad_2]

[ad_1] We have one story of how blackface was alive and well on network television in Colombia until 2015. Racist impersonations of black people have been used as entertainment for hundreds of years. Chaloner Woods/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chaloner Woods/Getty Images Racist impersonations of black people have been used as entertainment for hundreds…

[ad_1] Online matchmaking sites are making it easier than ever for couples seeking an arranged marriage to meet. Well…not all couples. Finding love online isn’t as easy as it might seem. Especially for same-sex couples. Marie Bertrand/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Marie Bertrand/Getty Images Finding love online isn’t as easy as it might seem.…

[ad_1] Anti-immigrant sentiment is on the rise, and the prospect of mass deportation is in the news. But as much as this seems like a unique moment in history, in many ways, it’s history repeating itself. [ad_2]

[ad_1] Adapt this sales resume sample for your own use. Sales success is measured in numbers so be sure to include these in your resume. Describe your accomplishments in terms of your contribution to the company’s bottom line. Detail the range of your responsibilities including territory and products. Describe the level of your achievements such…

[ad_1] Since 1992, the study known as “The 30 Million Word Gap” has, with unusual power, shaped the way educators, parents and policymakers think about educating poor children. NPR education correspondent Anya Kamenetz joins us to talk about what it gets right, and what it misses. Gustavo Rezende Dos Santos/EyeEm/Getty Images Gustavo Rezende Dos Santos/EyeEm/Getty…

[ad_1] Olutosin Oduwole was a college student and aspiring hip hop star when he was charged with “attempting to make a terrorist threat.” Did public perceptions of rap music play a role? This week we’re tagging in our friends at Hidden Brain to tell this story. [ad_2]

[ad_1] English is full of words and phrases with hidden racial backstories. Can you guess their histories? On part one of this two-part episode, we’re unpacking the meaning behind “guru” and “boy.” [ad_2]

[ad_1] We’re back this week with the grand finale of the Word Watch Game Show! First, we’ll uncover the messy history of the term “white trash.” Then we’ll get into a ditty that signals … anything “Asian.” Come play with us! Gavin Foo / EyeEm/Getty Images Gavin Foo / EyeEm/Getty Images [ad_2]