Disney Announces Redesign Of Splash Mountain After Some Call Ride Themes Racist A Change.org petition says that the log flume ride is "steeped in extremely problematic and stereotypical racist tropes," from the 1946 film Song of the South. Austin Horn
Georgia Lt. Gov. On COVID-19, The State's Hate Crimes Bill And Voting Access Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan discusses three crises gripping his state: rising cases of COVID-19, voting issues during a recent primary, and the killings of two Black men, Ahmaud Arbery and Rayshard Brooks. Christianna Silva
'Gone With The Wind' Returns To HBO Max With New Introduction HBO Max temporarily removed the 1939 film from its streaming service in early June for its depiction of 'racial prejudices.' The film now includes an introduction addressing its controversial legacy. Suzanne Nuyen
Former NASCAR Driver On The Confederate Flag: 'I Had To ... Accept It' Bill Lester, one of only seven Black drivers to race in NASCAR's top-tier cup series, says he wanted the flag gone when he raced more than a decade ago. "The country was not ready to listen," he says. Christianna Silva
Confederate Flag Ban At Marine Corps Opens Up Wider Conversation On Racism The Marine Corps recently banned the confederate flag on military bases. It was the first step toward what the marine corps commandant called a difficult conversation about racism in the corps.
NASCAR: Its History Of Racism And Relations With The Confederate Flag NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Daniel Pierce, a NASCAR historian and a University of North Carolina, Asheville professor, about the history of racism and the Confederate flag in stock car racing.
Washington state could elect its first Black woman to Congress this year Two Black women are running for the open U.S. House seat being vacated by Democratic Congressman Denny Heck. David Hyde
Why There's A Push To Get Police Out Of Schools In most states, Black students are more likely to be arrested at school, and according to one expert, "There isn't much evidence indicating that police officers in schools make schools safer." Anya Kamenetz
Should Statues Of Figures With Complicated Histories Be Removed? David Greene talks to Manisha Sinha, professor of American history at the University of Connecticut, about the recent toppling of non-Confederate statues like those of George Washington.
NASCAR 'Angered' After Noose Is Found In Wallace's Stall At Talladega A noose was found inside Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega Speedway. He is the only black driver in NASCAR's top circuit. Wallace led efforts to ban the Confederate battle flag at NASCAR events. Tom Goldman
