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Peruvians are embracing the music of Peru Negro, a group of performers formed to preserve the country's African musical heritage. At first, many white Peruvians were wary of the group's music, but now black Peruvian music is in vogue and playing a role in shaping the country's social agenda. Rolando Arrieta reports.

Commentator Michael Eric Dyson straightens out his ruffled feathers over the comments of comedian-actor-philanthropist Bill Cosby. Cosby's message has stirred up a whirlwind of controversy over social responsibility in the African-American community.

As the Democratic Republic of Congo struggles to recover from a five-year civil war, one priority is restoring a vital rail link in the central African nation's interior. NPR's Jason Beaubien reports.

A look at how Hollywood has depicted authoritarians, from Duck Soup to The Last King of Scotland.

A new exhibit set to travel to several cities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America puts a spotlight on techno music, its roots and historical significance.

As Nassau County moves forward on constructing water and sewer lines, the existing American Beach Water System owner is worried he’ll be put out of business and the community will lose a piece of its history.

The Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to ban menthol cigarettes, which the tobacco industry has aggressively marketed toward African Americans since 1964.

Commentator Cornel West talks with NPR's Tavis Smiley about the controversial comments made recently by comedian Bill Cosby. In a public forum, Cosby spoke on the issue of personal responsibility among the poor in the African-American community.

California's Reparations Task Force voted to exclude some Black residents from eligibility. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to some Black Californians on how they view the possibility of reparations.

Oakland is closing schools to save money. Parents say which schools get closed raise questions about racial equity. They say the district targets schools that serve Black kids with disabilities.