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For Some Cambodian Refugees, Deportations And A Return To A Country They Fled

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For Some Cambodian Refugees, Deportations And A Return To A Country They Fled

Earlier this fall, ICE rounded up more than a hundred Cambodians with deportation orders. After sitting in detention for weeks, more than 70 are expected to be sent to Cambodia.

When 'Miss' Meant So Much More: How One Woman Fought Alabama — And Won

Mary Hamilton, seen here with James Farmer of CORE, was a civil rights organizer who fought for the right to be addressed as "Miss" in an Alabama court and won. Duane Howell/Denver Post/Getty Images hide caption

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When 'Miss' Meant So Much More: How One Woman Fought Alabama — And Won

In 1963, in Gadsden, Ala., an activist stood defiantly in court. The prosecutor called her Mary. She refused to answer until he called her Miss Hamilton — as he would do for a white woman.

When 'Miss' Meant So Much More: How One Woman Fought Alabama — And Won

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Joe Ide: Creating A Complicated Hero From the Hood

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Joe Ide: Creating A Complicated Hero From the Hood

Joe Ide and his brothers hung out almost exclusively with the neighborhood kids in South Los Angeles. Years later, the city's old haunts and characters worked their way into his books.

Joe Ide: Creating A Complicated Hero From the Hood

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There's An Immigration Gap In How Latinos Perceive Discrimination
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There's An Immigration Gap In How Latinos Perceive Discrimination

A new survey found that Latinos born in the U.S. tend to see racial or ethnic discrimination differently than Latinos who came to the country.

There's An Immigration Gap In How Latinos Perceive Discrimination

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Indonesia's Youth Share Thoughts On Religion, Identity And Dreams

Wen Wen, a 20-year-old Chinese-Indonesian, is part of the half of the population under the age of 30. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Indonesia's Youth Share Thoughts On Religion, Identity And Dreams

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We asked young people about how they view their identity, what role religion plays in their lives, what they hope for the future, and what they believe unifies this sprawling, pluralistic democracy.

A Different National Anthem, Before The Nation Was Ready For It

Back in 1968, a rising Puerto Rican pop star, José Feliciano, was asked to sing at Game 5 of the World Series. David Redfern/Getty Images hide caption

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A Different National Anthem, Before The Nation Was Ready For It

"I did it to show my appreciation to America ... I love this country." Jose Feliciano, on singing the national anthem his way. His performance at the 1968 World Series sparked a national controversy.

Episode 3: The Fierce Debate Over High Standards
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Episode 3: The Fierce Debate Over High Standards

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With 40 percent of its students at risk of failing, one radical new high school in Washington, D.C., wrestles with whether to lower its own high expectations.

Episode 3: The Fierce Debate Over High Standards

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Remembering The Lost Communities Buried Under Center Field

Many aging Angelenos, who lived through the violent confrontations over the land upon which Dodgers Stadium was built, remain embittered toward the team. Tim Donnelly/AP hide caption

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Remembering The Lost Communities Buried Under Center Field

by Janice Llamoca

In the 1950s, residents of several Latino neighborhoods in Los Angeles were forcibly evicted from their homes, which were then razed to make way for the Major League Baseball team's stadium.

The Rise Of Halal Cuisine In An Age Of Islamophobia

Food that met Muslim dietary strictures was once difficult to come by, but the growth of the American Muslim population — and the increase in non-Muslims consuming halal food — has made it much easier to find such offerings in supermarkets like Whole Foods Market. Craig Ruttle/ASSOCIATED PRESS hide caption

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The Rise Of Halal Cuisine In An Age Of Islamophobia

by Radiyah Chowdhury

Food that meets Muslim dietary standards used to be hard to find in the U.S. But the market is booming in recent years — at the same time the country has seen a rise in Islamophobia.

How Black Americans See Discrimination
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How Black Americans See Discrimination

A new survey from NPR shows that black people often feel differently about discrimination depending on their gender, how old they are, how much they earn and whether they live in cities or suburbs.

How Black Americans See Discrimination

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Episode 2: 'They Can't Just Be Average'
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Episode 2: 'They Can't Just Be Average'

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In a radical new high school in Washington, D.C., the push for academic success sometimes clashes with providing young men the love and support they need to thrive.

Episode 2: 'They Can't Just Be Average'

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When It Comes To Race And Sports, Who Owns An Athlete's Opinions?

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When It Comes To Race And Sports, Who Owns An Athlete's Opinions?

The anger of white fans "is what happens when black bodies don't conform to what white spectators and consumers want them to be or do or say," says Penn State assistant professor Amira Rose Davis.

Episode 1: A Year Of Love And Struggle In A New High School
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Episode 1: A Year Of Love And Struggle In A New High School

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When this new boys-only, public school in Washington, D.C., opened its doors in August 2016 to a class of roughly 100 freshmen of color, NPR and Education Week were there. All. Year.

Episode 1: A Year Of Love And Struggle In A New High School

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