Racism

Black people in several states received racist texts in the wake of the presidential election — we talk with a mom about her daughter's experience, and find out what the Maryland AG is doing about it.

“We know what these folks really want to say when they say DEI mayor,” Scott told The Banner. “They really want to say the N-word.”

Journalist Wesley J. Lowery discusses "American Whitelash: A Changing Nation and The Cost of Progress," his probe of the rising tide of white supremacist violence in America.

Heather McGhee argues in her book "The Sum of Us" that racial hierarchy has harmed all Americans.

We go On the Record with a look at diversity in the animal care and welfare field. How does the lack of diversity result in insufficient care for pets and pet owners?

This week on the podcast, tales from two women who face incredible obstacles and persevere.

Three prominent Black thinkers discuss a proposal to convene a summit of elected leaders to address the unique challenges confronting African American men.

The bestselling novelist's latest work has been selected by Maryland Humanities as 2022's One Maryland, One Book, and the author joins us to talk about it.

In her debut novel, the anti-racist activist and University of Maryland social scientist imagines a dystopian future in which the imminent takeover of the US government by white supremacists sparks an armed Black and Brown rebellion.

Three prominent Black thinkers discuss a proposal to convene a summit of elected leaders to address the unique challenges confronting African American men.