Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning DEI initiatives in public colleges
This move follows recent efforts by Gov. DeSantis to crack down on what he calls "woke indoctrination" in schools.
Race
New biography of Martin Luther King Jr. undercuts a widely cited quote about Malcolm X
A critical quote about Malcolm X that has been attributed to King has been taught for decades. But King didn't say the words that appeared in an article by Alex Haley, says biographer Jonathan Eig.
Pride in the Pews encourages Black churches to welcome LGBTQ people
An African-American minister in Chicago is traveling the country holding workshops called Pride in the Pews in an effort to make Black churches more welcoming to the LGBTQ community.
Remembering the racist attack at a grocery store in Buffalo, N.Y., a year later
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Na'Kya McCann, host of the podcast "Embedded: Buffalo Extreme," about the racist attack in Buffalo, N.Y., on May 14, 2022.
In Tennessee, Black immigrants navigate a tricky course to a coveted driver's license
Being able to drive makes life easier. It can open up job opportunities. But it also has challenges, especially if there's a language barrier. And traffic stops can be especially high stakes.
Reporter's notebook: The South is home to a growing Black immigrant population
What's it like to be a Black immigrant or refugee in America? We had a hundred or so conversations with people in Tennessee — one of the Blackest states in the country — to find out.
Some white Portland homeowners are selling at a loss to Black and Indigenous buyers
A grassroots wealth redistribution effort in Portland, Ore., helps white homeowners purposefully sell their homes at well under market value. It links Black and Indigenous buyers with these sellers.
Former police officer admits to felony assault on Black man after George Floyd murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Justin Stetson told the court he "crossed the line" on May 30, 2020, when he repeatedly kicked, hit and kneed Jaleel Stallings in the face and head.
'Sesame Street' introduces TJ, the show's first Filipino American muppet
TJ the muppet joined actor Kal Penn and Korean American muppet Ji-Young this week to discuss the word of the day: confidence. He debuts during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Trailblazing opera star Grace Bumbry dies at age 86
The celebrated singer, who led an illustrious, jet-setting career, broke the color barrier as the first Black artist to perform at Germany's Bayreuth Festival.