Wally Green has played everywhere from Brooklyn to Pyongyang, becoming a beloved American ambassador for table tennis — and international understanding — in the process.
Tag: Race and Ethnicity
The Wreck of an 1830s Whaler Offers a Glimpse of America’s Racial History
A shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico has been identified and the mystery of its multiracial crew’s fate unraveled.
Wrecked Whaling Ship Offers Glimpse of U.S. Racial History
A shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico has been identified and the mystery of its multiracial crew’s fate unraveled.
Shadows of Algerian War Loom Over Election Campaign in France
As President Emmanuel Macron addresses his country’s colonial history, echoes of that past have pervaded the messaging of right-wing candidates ahead of the voting in April.
New York City Booster Shot Data Shows Major Racial Disparities
The data showed that only about 36 percent of city residents had received a booster shot, and the numbers varied significantly by neighborhood and race.
New York City Booster Shot Data Shows Major Racial Disparities
The data showed that only about 36 percent of city residents had received a booster shot, and the numbers varied significantly by neighborhood and race.
Australia Asks: How Far Is Too Far in Making China a Campaign Weapon?
Australia’s conservative government has claimed, without evidence, that the political opposition would cozy up to Beijing. To many, it has crossed a red line.
How Air Pollution Across America Reflects Racist Policy From the 1930s
A new study shows how redlining, a Depression-era housing policy, contributed to inequalities that persist decades later in U.S. cities.
Mosque Dispute Becomes Flash Point in South Korean Identity Politics
A mosque dispute in a conservative city has forced some South Koreans to confront what it means to live in an increasingly diverse society.
Harpreet Chandi Breaks Barrier With Solo Trip to South Pole
Harpreet Chandi is apparently the first woman of color to complete the expedition alone. She traveled for 40 days, pulling nearly 200 pounds of gear.