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
'Social equity' cannabis licenses aim to repair drug law harms to BIPOC communities One bill headed to Governor Inslee’s desk this session, SB 5080, aims to increase racial diversity in the state’s licensed cannabis businesses – and to support the communities most harmed by past drug laws. Amy Radil
Bringing ancestors home — the long process of recovering tribal remains Museums around the nation are filled with items and ancestors from the Northwest Indigenous communities. KUOW’s Gustavo Sagrero reports on how some tribes navigate a long and emotional journey to bring them home. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
As schools face calls to drop Native American mascots, some could lose state money New York on Tuesday became the latest state in the nation to move to force schools to do away with the use of Native American team names or mascots. Those that don't comply risk losing their funding. Scott Neuman
Kansas City mayor on the shooting of a Black teenager NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas about the investigation into the shooting of a Black teenager by a white homeowner after the teen mistakenly arrived at the wrong address. Jonaki Mehta