Mar 5th, 2010 · Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli police in Jerusalem and on the West Bank Friday, following a recent Israeli move to add two West Bank religious sites to Israel's list of national heritage sites. The unrest threatens to disrupt coming U.S. efforts to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.
Jan 28th, 2010 · Avery Klein-Cloud doesn't come from your typical American family, which is probably why director Nicole Opper made a documentary about it. Distanced from her African-American heritage and drawing away from her Jewish adoptive moms, the track star spirals into an identity crisis — which ultimately raises more questions than Opper's film answers.
Oct 22nd, 2009 · The director of Monsoon Wedding knew Amelia Earhart as an icon, but as she researched her new biographical drama, she discovered a woman with an intriguingly iconoclastic streak — and a surprising sense of humility. Nair talks to Melissa Block about heroes, heritage and trying to make a large-scale studio film feel satisfyingly personal.
Sep 26th, 2009 · In the days before Yom Kippur, which begins on Sunday evening, many Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn, N.Y., will wave chickens over their heads and say the prayer of Kapparot (or Kapparos, depending on heritage). But the more than 1,000-year-old atonement ritual has concerned some in the community, who worry about animal cruelty.
Sep 18th, 2009 · The Tell Me More audience speaks out about host Michel Martin's recent commentary. Martin weighed in on Republican Congressman Joe Wilson's outburst during President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress. One blogger says Wilson was well within his right to heckle the President. Also, another Tell Me More conversation — on how to talk to children about their cultural heritage — prompted one listener to explain how she's teaching her kids about a conflicted history. Guest host Mandalit del Barco and digital media producer Lee Hill comb through listener feedback.
Jul 4th, 2009 · NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Cuban singer CuCu Diamantes about her debut album, CuCuland. Diamantes is of Spanish, African, Chinese and French heritage, influences which can be heard in her music. She is also the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated band Yerba Buena.
Jun 5th, 2009 · A deep sea treasure-hunting company says it will appeal a ruling this week by a Florida judge, who ordered it to hand over to Spain $500 million worth of gold and silver coins. Odyssey Marine Exploration hauled up riches from a shipwreck in the Atlantic. Spain claims the treasure came from a Spanish naval vessel, sunk by the British in 1804, and thus part of its national heritage.
Jun 4th, 2009 · Russell Peters tackles often-sensitive cross-cultural issues in his stand-up routines, and has gained international acclaim. No ethnicity or stereotype is off limits. Peters uses his Indian heritage to help reach across cultural borders and find a common, hilarious thread.