Race Tagged Episodes

Black Solidarity

February 2, 2014

From the abolition of slavery to the Black Power movement, African-American unity has been considered…

Black fist raised high, "Solidarity" text. Symbol of Black unity and power.

Biracial Identities

February 20, 2011

Many people identify strongly with the ethnic or racial group to which they belong –…

Four baby dolls of diverse ethnicities, showcasing biracial identities.

Capital Punishment

April 26, 2009

The death penalty: An effective deterrent? A just retribution for horrendous crimes? Or a racist,…

Bloody handprint graphic; text reads "The Death Penalty makes killers of us.

Race, Class, and Inequality

February 10, 2008

The concept of equality is as important to America’s self-conception as it is confusing.  What…

Side-by-side comparison: a polished brown dress shoe and a worn, dirty work boot. Illustrates class disparity.

Reconciliation

February 18, 2007

Justice, truth, and identity;  race, society, and law—these all come into dramatic play as South…

Hands cupped gently holding a single yellow flower, symbolizing reconciliation.

Affirmative Action

December 28, 2004

Is affirmative action a way of balancing out inequality? Or is it just another form…

Diverse team brainstorming around a table, one person presenting at a whiteboard.

What Is Race?

January 27, 2004

Is race a discredited pseudo-scientific category? Or a real dimension of difference among humans? Or…

Close-up of diverse faces; exploring the concept of race.

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