The singer returns to the concert series, accompanied by Lucky Daye, for the first time in 10 years.

NPR spoke to politicians and residents of the island about what they are doing in the face of government inaction.  

Those with darker skin are more likely to say they’ve been discriminated against, drawing a line directly to race.

“What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker” shines a light on the struggles of existing while Black.

The Bodega Boys want their new Showtime show to represent the people who are largely unrepresented in late-night television.

The “Black Panther” production designer is the first Black woman ever nominated in her category.

On NPR, Burruss and Thomas discuss the lasting impact of TLC’s hit song nearly two decades later.

Meshell Ndegeocello and Somi discuss the enduring importance of Simone’s 1969 tribute to Black youth for NPR’s American Anthem series.

Artists Stephanie Shih, Monyee Chau and Annie “RC” Shen discuss how their culinary traditions influence their art.

The writer and publisher won an Eisner Award for “Elements: Fire,” a comic anthology featuring creators of color.

The songwriters discuss their social justice anthems and the Black resistance that inspired them.

The Wu celebrates the 25th anniversary of its debut album with a career-spanning medley and cipher.

The woman behind the “Well-Read Black Girl” anthology discusses how she built a community around Black women and literature.

People of color across the country embrace the family-centric message of Thanksgiving by incorporating their own food and culture into the day.

The writer and advocate for Black artist empowerment discussed equity issues and her tenure at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on “What’s Good with Stretch & Bobbito.”

Sameer Gardezi and Ramy Youssef discuss their new television projects and challenging the dangerous ways the entertainment industry depicts Muslims.

NPR’s “American Anthem” traces the song’s journey from Mexican folk song to pop hit to anthem of resistance.

The violinist and educator discusses his inspiration in the musical traditions of his Bengali immigrant family and his work to uplift disadvantaged classical musicians.

Journalist Bilal Qureshi visits the Code Switch podcast to talk about the importance of entertainment media diversity initiatives.

The Grammy-winning jazz vocalist performs as part of NPR’s intimate concert series.