Is White, Working Class America ‘Coming Apart’?
In his new book, Charles Murray, coauthor of the controversial The Bell Curve,argues that in an increasingly economically stratified America, the white working class is slipping behind.
Comedian Baratunde Thurston On ‘How To Be Black’
Thurston is the son of a pro-black, pan-African mother. He straddled the worlds between his troubled neighborhood in Washington, D.C., and the elite halls of Harvard University. He speaks with host Michel Martin about some of his witty and profound thoughts on race. His new book How To Be Black is part of Tell Me More's memoir series for Black History Month.
Race and Death Penalty Juries
The evidence of gross racial prejudice in a North Carolina case shows why the state’s anti-bias law is needed in death penalty cases.
In Chicago Neighborhood of Englewood, Violence Hard to Shake
Even as violent crime has declined across much of Chicago, Englewood remains a battlefield. “There’s no escape,” said one resident. Una Mulzac, Harlem Bookseller With a Passion for Black Politics, Dies at 88
Known for a bold and cantankerous personality, Ms. Mulzac built Liberation Bookstore over four decades into a Harlem landmark. Black Caucus of Chicago Assesses African-Americans’ Political Power
The city’s Black Caucus acknowledges that there has been a decline in the political power of the African-American community, but leaders still see black voters as an extremely important bloc.
Report Suggests ‘End Of The Segregated Century’
The Manhattan Institute reports that U.S. metropolitan areas are now more integrated than any time since 1910. The migration of African Americans to the South, gentrification and immigration have all contributed to the shift. Yet some argue the decline of segregation does not mean racial inequality is obsolete.
A Memoir Should Be More Than A History Lesson
The memoir, in African-American history, dates back to slave journals. But memoirs can also move us and make us laugh out loud. Tell Me More marks Black History Month with a series of discussions about the impact of memoirs, including today's conversation between host Michel Martin and a roundtable of writers and scholars.
Baratunde Thurston Explains ‘How To Be Black’
From the comedian and digital director of The Onion, a satirical self-help book for anyone who has a black friend, wants to be the next black president or speak for the black community.
Study: Segregation Declines Across U.S.
A study published by the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research indicates U.S. cities are more integrated now than they have been since 1910. The findings are based on information from the 2010 Census.
East Haven Police Under Fire For Civil Rights Abuses
The police commission in East Haven, Conn., voted Tuesday night to urge the mayor to fire the police chief amid allegations the department abused Latinos. Chief Leonard Gallo announced his retirement earlier this week, but the commission doesn't think Gallo should be able to cash-in on his retirement package.
Don Cornelius, Smooth Operator on Behalf of Soul
A suave and enthusiastic envoy of the music he loved, Don Cornelius provided a national outlet for black musicians even as pop radio was re-segregating.
Embattled East Haven, Conn., Police Chief To Retire
The Connecticut police chief accused of tyrannizing Latinos is retiring at the end of the week. Four East Haven officers were arrested Friday by the FBI. They're accused of waging a campaign against Latino residents that included beatings and false arrests. Chief Leonard Gallo is accused of creating a hostile environment for witnesses who cooperated with the investigation.
Native Americans As Slaves, Slave Owners In North
MacArthur 'Genius' Tiya Miles does pioneering research on the relationship between Cherokee Indians and African-Americans. She speaks with host Michel Martin about shedding light on the unexplored history of Native American and African-American slavery in Michigan.
Nation’s Cities Almost Free of Segregation, Study Finds
Residential segregation in metropolitan America has been significantly curtailed in the last 40 years, according to a study by two economics professors.