Older Mothers : Conception, Pregnancy and Birth After 35

Julia Berryman

	Older Mothers : Conception, Pregnancy and Birth After 35
	Published: 28 January, 1995
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Older Mothers : Conception, Pregnancy and Birth After 35

Restored Film Gives Life to Native American Story

A landmark film about the lives of Native Americans in 1950s Los Angeles has been given a new life. Thanks to the efforts of filmmaker Charles Burnett and award-winning author Sherman Alexie, the 1961 film The Exiles has been restored. Burnett and Alexie speak about the film's significance and relevance more than 40 years after its release.

The Death Of WASP Culture

Jaime Johnson, one of the heirs of the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical fortune and director of the 2003 HBO documentary Born Rich talks about the blessing and burden of white, Anglo-Saxon, protestant culture.

Walter Dean Myers, A 'Bad Boy' Makes Good

Growing up, the only authors Walter Dean Myers read in school were white and British. But when he discovered Langston Hughes and Richard Wright, he realized that he, too, could be a writer. Now, Myers works to encourage the next generation.

Multi-Culturalism Explained In One Word: Hapa

In a guest commentary, the program's outgoing Intern, Kristin Lee, describes how she explains her multi-cultural roots, and why she embraces the term "HAPA" to describe her heritage.

How The Only Coup D'Etat In U.S. History Unfolded

In 1898, armed white supremacists overthrew the elected local government in Wilmington, N.C. The coup — the only one in U.S. history — was the culmination of a race riot and grew out of a conspiracy of powerful white Democrats.

For Some Voters, Issue Of Race Is About Nuance

The 2008 presidential election has spurred much discussion on the subject of race. As Weekend Edition Sunday continues to examine the influence of race on politics, guest host Robert Smith talks with two people who say the issue isn't simply about skin color.

Springfield, Ill., Marks Centenary Of Riots

Springfield, Ill., commemorates the centenary of the Aug. 14-15 race riot of 1908. A white mob torched dozens of black-owned businesses and homes over two days of rioting. Two black men were killed and seven people died during the rioting.

After Uighur Attacks, Understanding Muslims in China

A series of attacks in the Xinjiang region of northwest China have raised concern about Muslim separatists, who the government says is responsible for the violence. Michel Martin talks to Dru Gladney, president of the Pacific Basin Institute at Pomona College, about understanding the religious and political goals of the diverse Muslim community in China.

1997 Trip Sparked Obama's Rural-Voter Courtship

In 1997, Obama told top adviser Dan Shomon that he had never been south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Shomon told Obama that they should take a road trip to southern Illinois — which they did. The trip changed how Obama saw himself in relation to rural whites and had clear implications for his presidential campaign.

A Black Republican In Texas Stands Firm For McCain

The historic circumstances of the Barack Obama candidacy are likely to reduce black support for the Republican nominee. But there are African-Americans who support John McCain. Among them is Justin Jordan, a junior at Texas Southern University who says he is unimpressed by Obama.

The Day Lincoln's Hometown Erupted In Racial Hate

A century ago this week, Springfield, Ill., descended into a two-day spasm of racial violence and mayhem that still has the power to shock. A mob of white residents rampaged, destroying dozens of black-owned businesses and running most of the city's black population out of town.

Voters Discuss The Influence Of Race On Politics

How does a person's experiences — or lack thereof — with people of other racial backgrounds affect the way they vote? NPR talks with two listeners of different races about their views on the issue of race and how it is playing out in the campaign.

HIV Up Among Young, Gay Black Men

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says annual increases in rates of infection among young, gay black men are the highest in any demographic group in the U.S. One member of the community says it will take more than condoms to change that.

Covering Race On The Campaign Trail

Matt Bai, contributing writer for The New York Times, and Michel Martin, host of NPR's Tell Me More, talk about the challenges journalists face when they report on race and politics during the presidential campaign.

Poll: White Voters See Obama 'Risky,' McCain 'Safe'

In a recent poll by the Washington Post and ABC News, more than half of white voters agreed that Barack Obama was a "risky" candidate to hold the power of the presidency, while two-thirds judged John McCain a "safe" candidate.

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