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Supporters of Native Americans pause following a prayer during the 38th National Day of Mourning at Coles Hill in Plymouth, Mass., on Nov. 22, 2007. Denouncing centuries of racism and mistreatment of Indigenous people, members of Native American tribes from around New England will gather on Thanksgiving 2021 for a solemn National Day of Mourning observance.

Native American tribes are gathering in Plymouth to mourn on Thanksgiving

Thursday's National Day of Mourning in Plymouth, Massachusetts, will honor Indigenous people who've suffered centuries of racism and mistreatment. It's the 52nd year the event has been observed.

Behind the loud pushback against progressive district attorneys across the country

An effort to remove San Francisco's progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office is gaining momentum. It's part of a wider (so far unsuccessful) backlash against reformist DAs nationally.

A once-remote patch of rainforest is now packed with migrants trying to reach the U.S.

More than 100,000 people have crossed the Darién Gap jungle from Colombia to Panama so far this year. The environmental impact and threats from cartels are many.

Kenosha, Wisconsin, reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal

We look at local reaction to the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, who stood trial for killing two people and injuring a third during 2020's racial justice protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Encore: Looking back on the legacy of 'Shaft,' 50 years later

The film Shaft was released 50 years ago this week and heralded what came to be known as Blaxploitation cinema. The genre has a checkered legacy — and inspired Oscar-winning music.

Violinist Sudan Archives Talks New Album

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to violinist Sudan Archives about her debut album release, Athena.

Ousted Navy Secretary Spencer, A Lifelong Republican, Appears With Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg campaigned again in Norfolk, Va., this time with a high-profile backer: Richard Spencer, the secretary of the Navy ousted by President Trump in November and a lifelong Republican.

Former Democrat lawmaker who benefited from gerrymandering sees a better path

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Rep. Albert Wynn about redistricting efforts he was involved with in Maryland.

Author interview: 'The Deeper the Roots'

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Michael Tubbs about his memoir, The Deeper the Roots.

Brent Leggs: How Can Seeing Black History As American History Begin To Make Amends?

How can we make amends for the atrocities of slavery and segregation? Historian and preservationist Brent Leggs discusses one step in confronting the past: preserving African American historic sites.

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