Med schools face a new obstacle in the push to train more Black doctors Schools like the University of Mississippi School of Medicine are trying to recruit more Black students. But they face a swell of Republican opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Lauren Sausser
July 1 laws taking effect in states across the country From abortion restrictions in Kansas to the removal of so-called junk fees in California, here are some laws taking effect today in states. The NPR Network
Daniel Robinson vanished 3 years ago. His father still hopes for his safe return Despite leads from the public that have poured in over the last three years, there have been no solid answers regarding the 24-year-old geologist’s disappearance in Arizona on June 23, 2021. Jonathan Franklin
Tractor Supply slashes its DEI and climate goals after a right-wing pressure campaign The rural lifestyle retailer, with stores in 49 states, says it will withdraw its carbon emissions goals, cut its DEI roles and stop sponsoring Pride events after an online outcry from conservatives. Rachel Treisman
Black women at Harvard accused of plagiarism to attack DEI programs, supporter says Four Black women at Harvard have been accused of plagiarism by right-wing activists. We examine the motivations behind the charges. Phillip Martin
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' Opal Lee discusses her work to solidify the holiday Opal Lee, an activist for the Juneteenth holiday, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Lee about the holiday she worked hard to solidify. Mary Louise Kelly
Appreciating our enslaved ancestors despite the relics of the Confederacy Code Switch co-host B.A. Parker on what to do with the debris of Southern sins as we celebrate Juneteenth. B.A. Parker
Observing Juneteenth with the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation For Juneteenth on Morning Edition, professor Nathan Connolly reflects on the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation, and NPR staff voice the document in its entirety. Leila Fadel
Galveston was home to the first Juneteenth. Here's how it'll celebrate this year America will celebrate Juneteenth for the fourth year since it became a federal holiday. But for Galveston families, celebrations can be traced back generations. Alana Wise
Maryland is pardoning 175,000 marijuana convictions. It's part of a trend Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order pardoning more than 175,000 cannabis convictions on Monday, making Maryland the latest state to try to undo the harm imposed by criminal records. Bill Chappell
