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
Noose Left In Black Driver's Garage Stall At NASCAR Race Track The symbol of violent white racism was found in Bubba Wallace's stall. The only Black driver in the top stock car racing circuit, he had led the campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR events. Mark Katkov
How A Fan's Protest Led The Minnesota Twins To Remove A Statue Of Their Former Owner NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mike Tucker, who spearheaded a protest to have the Minnesota Twins remove a statue of the team's racist former owner, Calvin Griffith, from in front of Target Field.
'New Yorker' Artist On The Importance Of Cartoonists In Protest Movements NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Liz Montague, a contributing cartoonist for The New Yorker, about the role of a cartoonist during a time of social protest.
From Professors To Justices, Former Guests Have Book And TV Recommendations For You Former guests tell listeners which books and TV shows they recommend to better understand the current moment.
Quaker Oats Retires Aunt Jemima Character Named After Racist Stereotype NPR's Scott Simon talks with former NPR host Michele Norris, whose grandma worked as a traveling Aunt Jemima, about the retirement of the character.
A safe space for Black people to center on healing and joy on Juneteenth Blackout CHOP creates a place to rest, grieve, celebrate, and not hold space for others Kim Malcolm
Mayor Of Kansas City, Mo., Wants To Eliminate Marijuana Offenses Quinton Lucas says marijuana is often a pretext for police stops that disproportionately affect Black people. While pushing for local reforms, he doubts the possibility of larger, lasting change. Becky Sullivan
