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In an era of “us” and “them,” be an “other” — someone trying to understand how we all live together. Journalism about the multicultural nation America will become — hosted by Rupa Shenoy.

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In an era of “us” and “them,” be an “other” — someone trying to understand how we all live together. Journalism about the multicultural nation America will become — hosted by Rupa Shenoy.

    MIT looked for slavery in its past... and undergrads found it in the present

    MIT looked for slavery in its past... and undergrads found it in the present

    A university redefines what it means to have connections to slavery.

    • 17 min
    Why it's so hard to talk about racism that happens in school

    Why it's so hard to talk about racism that happens in school

    "...We just never wanted to make white people uncomfortable."

    • 31 min
    The spiciest memelord, revealed

    The spiciest memelord, revealed

    Will Lilly Chin's Jeopardy! win define the rest of her life?

    • 14 min
    MLK asked for solidarity. Will a "majority-minority" US deliver?

    MLK asked for solidarity. Will a "majority-minority" US deliver?

    The next census results may show whether MLK's last dream will be fulfilled.

    • 9 min
    What happened when a professor called his class "white racism"

    What happened when a professor called his class "white racism"

    Two words made him the target of death threats.

    • 22 min
    The X-rated immigrant story

    The X-rated immigrant story

    Comedian Jimmy O. Yang wrote a book about all the embarrassing things he did while trying to find his identity — including drug use and strip club visits. His parents read it. Let's just say ... there was fallout.

    • 22 min

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