Mayors Demand Congress Block Trump From Deploying Federal Agents To Cities They criticize the administration for sending "unidentified federal agents to operate with impunity" in cities where demonstrations against police brutality and racism continue. Alana Wise
John Lewis, Sharecroppers' Son, Is Given A Heroes Sendoff In Alabama People from across Alabama turned out to honor the life of Congressman John Lewis. He was born in Alabama and many of his most important civil rights moments happened in the state. Debbie Elliott
Police Declare Riots At Portland And Seattle Protests; 1 Killed In Austin A man carrying an AK-47 was shot and killed in Austin. Police in Seattle and Portland declared that the gatherings had become riots. Matthew S. Schwartz
In Selma, A 'Final Crossing' For John Lewis Across The Edmund Pettus Bridge In 1965, John Lewis was nearly killed as he led a group of protesters across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to protest racial discrimination in voting. On Sunday, his body crossed that bridge one last time. Matthew S. Schwartz
Utah City Puts Up New Public Symbols To Honor People Of Color NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Jeff Silvestrini, the mayor of Millcreek, Utah, about his city renaming a street after Samuel and Amanda Chambers, two Black Mormons born into slavery in Mississippi.
Ijeoma Oluo on Seattle: ‘We are NOT a liberal city’ More than talk, Ijeoma Oluo wants action and what is owed to people of color John O'Brien
Larry Hogan On The Parallels Of Fighting Cancer And Maryland's Coronavirus Outbreak NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan about his new book Still Standing: Surviving Cancer, Riots, a Global Pandemic, and the Toxic Politics That Divide America. Christianna Silva
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Remembered In Ceremonies Across Alabama The late Georgia congressman was celebrated Saturday morning at "The Boy From Troy" memorial service in his Alabama hometown. "It's up to us to keep his legacy alive," his great-nephew told mourners. Matthew S. Schwartz
Portland Protests Continue For 59th Consecutive Day In Portland, a federal judge has denied a request by the state of Oregon to halt federal police activity. The decision comes as Trump is reportedly mulling sending more federal agents to other cities. Kirk Siegler
Michael Murphy: How Can We Design Spaces To Heal? Architect Michael Murphy believes that buildings can offer far more than shelter. Considering factors both material and human, he explains how thoughtful design can make us healthier and happier. NPR/TED Staff