Affirmative Action for rich kids: It's more than just legacy admissions A blockbuster new study finds that America's elite private colleges are systematically giving huge advantages to rich kids over their equally bright, yet less privileged peers. Greg Rosalsky
Biden will designate a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother The national monument, at sites in Illinois and Mississippi, will help protect places that tell Till's story, as well as reflect the activism of his mother. Juliana Kim
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
