Black Opry founder Holly G. is fighting for Black country music to be recognized NPR's Scott Simon talks to Black Opry founder Holly G. about Jason Aldean's latest single and the fight to recognize Black contributions to country music. Scott Simon
Texas A&M president 'retires immediately' after fallout from hiring Black journalist The university announced in June it hired Kathleen McElroy, a former New York Times journalist, to lead its journalism program. The hire quickly drew backlash from conservatives across Texas. Jonathan Franklin
What to know about Florida's new Black history curriculum as Harris prepares to speak The vice president will deliver a speech in Jacksonville, Fla., on Friday about the state's new approach to Black history. Harris has already called it an attempt to "rewrite the horrors of slavery." Juliana Kim
How Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' became a political controversy The country music star is known for his songs about rural life, but critics, especially those on the left of the political spectrum, say his latest music video takes the nostalgic themes too far. Emily Olson
After more than five decades, Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down at Rainbow-Push Coalition The Reverend Jesse Jackson is stepping down as the leader of the Rainbow-Push Coalition after more than a half century of activism. Cheryl Corley
In Virginia, reopening a 125-year-old case rights a historical injustice A judge in Virginia dismissed charges against a Black man who was lynched after being accused of sexually assaulting a white woman 125 years ago. Sandy Hausman
Black Lives Matter is marking its 10th anniversary this week NPR's A Martinez speaks with the group's co-founder Ayo Tometi about the movement's history and future.
An LA deputy punched a woman in the face as she held her 3-week-old baby, video shows Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna released video of the July 2022 incident this week, saying he'd only just learned of it. He said the deputy has been disciplined and the FBI is looking into it. Rachel Treisman
Some states targeted DEI policy before the Supreme Court ruled on affirmative action NPR's A Martinez talks to Adrienne Lu of the Chronicle of Higher Education, about state lawmakers' efforts to dismantle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at colleges and universities.
Oklahoma judge throws out a suit seeking reparations for the Tulsa Race Massacre The decision by Judge Caroline Wall dashes an effort to obtain a measure of legal justice by survivors of the deadly racist rampage that left hundreds of Black residents dead in 1921. The Associated Press
