Producer Chris Strachwitz, responsible for many recordings of roots music, has died Producer Chris Strachwitz was responsible for many recordings of roots music. He died last week at the age of 91. Christopher Intagliata
A California panel has called for billions in reparations for descendants of slaves California's reparations task force has voted to approve recommendations on how the state may compensate and apologize to Black residents for generations of harm caused by discriminatory policies. The Associated Press
There have been no arrests after an NYC subway commuter killed a Black man on a train The killing of a Black man who was put in a chokehold by a white man on a New York City subway train has sparked outrage. There have been no arrests. Brian Mann
Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison wants her book and the word 'big' to affirm kids NPR's Juana Summers talks with Vashti Harrison, illustrator and author of the new picture book Big, about a young Black girl's journey to self love. Justine Kenin
Named after Robert E. Lee, an Army fort now honors 2 pioneering Black officers Fort Lee in Virginia on Thursday became Fort Gregg-Adams in a ceremony that renamed the base after two Black officers whose struggles paved the way for a more inclusive military.
An Army fort named after Robert E. Lee will now honor 2 pioneering Black officers Fort Lee, named after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, is being redesignated to honor Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams. Each helped pave the way for a more inclusive military. Scott Neuman
Swim Seattle works to teach all children how to be safe in water The city of Seattle is launching a swimming program with the goal of addressing the racial disparity in youth drowning deaths. Registration for the pilot program, called Swim Seattle, opens May 16. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
The 'Tennessee Three' inspires young activism Young people in Tennessee have found inspiration in Reps. Justin Jones and Justin A. Pearson, two people who were organizers before they became elected officials. Alana Wise
Remembing groundbreaking singer, actor and lifelong activist Harry Belafonte Singer, actor and human rights activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday. He was 96. He broke racial barriers and balanced his activism with his artistry in ways that made people around the world listen. Elizabeth Blair
Alabama governor ousts a top education official over a book's 'woke concepts' on race Gov. Ivey replaced her director of early childhood education over the use of a teacher training book that Ivey said teaches "woke concepts" because of language about inclusion and structural racism. The Associated Press
