Members of the large and diverse Iranian American community in Los Angeles express their feelings about Israel's attacks and Iran's response.

A new hip-hop album takes us inside the Florida prison system – featuring fifteen artists in correctional facilities across the state.

In the new book Queer & Christian, author and pastor Brandan Robertson makes the case for reclaiming the bible, faith and the church for LGBTQ+ people.

Journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson reflects on this year's Juneteenth celebrations — and the push and pull of the Black ...

Wash., top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about U.S. policy on the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing Thursday on Juneteenth.

Kaphar draws on his own painful relationship with his father in his film, Exhibiting Forgiveness. He says the project gave him a new sympathy for his dad. Originally broadcast Oct. 24, 2024.

This weekend at the movies, you can see films about a raging virus and another about a lesson in childhood friendships. What's not to like?

An Afghan who helped U.S. military forces at war was arrested by ICE agents after appearing for an immigration hearing in San Diego. He may now face deportation despite death threats from the Taliban.

Officials said they were still assessing "extensive damage" at a major hospital in southern Israel after it was struck by an ...

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...

The Fed held interest rates steady on Wednesday. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, about the state of the U.S. economy and what it means for consumers.