Rep. Cori Bush introduces bill on reparations for Black Americans The bill, Reparations NOW, calls for $14 trillion to Black Americans as compensation for slavery and Jim Crow. Alana Wise
IRS chief says agency is 'deeply concerned' by higher audit rates for Black taxpayers Findings from an internal investigation come after researchers said the IRS was at least three times more likely to audit Black taxpayers than other racial groups. Jonathan Franklin
In Tennessee, Black immigrants navigate a tricky course to a coveted driver's license Being able to drive makes life easier. It can open up job opportunities. But it also has challenges, especially if there's a language barrier. And traffic stops can be especially high stakes. Leah Donnella
Some white Portland homeowners are selling at a loss to Black and Indigenous buyers A grassroots wealth redistribution effort in Portland, Ore., helps white homeowners purposefully sell their homes at well under market value. It links Black and Indigenous buyers with these sellers. Tiffany Camhi/OPB
'Sesame Street' introduces TJ, the show's first Filipino American muppet TJ the muppet joined actor Kal Penn and Korean American muppet Ji-Young this week to discuss the word of the day: confidence. He debuts during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Suzanne Nuyen
Grace Bumbry, a trailblazing Black opera singer, has died at age 86 Grace Bumbry has died. She had one of the most illustrious operatic careers of the 20th century. She was also the first Black singer to perform at the Paris Opera and the Bayreuth Festival in Germany. Brandon Gates
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. Juana Summers