The Los Angeles City Council censures members involved in racist conversation The vote to censure the former council president and two current councilmen is the strongest step the council can take to reprimand them for taking part in a recorded meeting laced bigoted comments. The Associated Press
Penn State cancels Proud Boys founder's speech, citing the threat of violence It was an abrupt reversal for the school, which had condemned the views of Gavin McInnes even as it said free speech required it to host the event. Protesters confronted each other and police. Bill Chappell
N.Y. officials announce plans for a memorial to the victims of the Buffalo shooting The May 14th Memorial Commission is a step in the state's long-term commitment to supporting and uplifting the East Side Buffalo community, officials say. Jonathan Franklin
Everyday people were civil rights heroes, too. This is the story of one town's fight In 1970, the murder of a Black man in Oxford, N.C., led ordinary people to take extraordinary action. In a country that still struggles with race, stories like theirs show that the past is not dead. Ayesha Rascoe
What can reparations for slavery look like in the United States? One man has ideas Professor Andrew Delbanco gave this year's annual Jefferson Lecture, titled, "The Question of Reparations: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future," where he addressed reparations for slavery in the U.S. Michael Levitt
Hair straightening chemicals may increase women's risk of uterine cancer, study finds The findings are a concern for Black women, researchers say, who are far more likely to report using straightening products such as relaxers. Becky Sullivan
Anna May Wong will become the first Asian American to be on U.S. currency Dubbed Hollywood's first Asian American movie star, Wong championed the need for more representation and less stereotypical roles for Asian Americans on screen. She will be featured on new quarters. Ashley Ahn
Kidnapping investigation raises new questions about reports of missing Black women NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ryan Sorrell, the founder and executive editor of the Kansas City Defender, about a man accused of kidnapping and assault, following reports of missing Black women. Kai McNamee
Two LA city council members have lost their committee positions over race scandal The head of the Los Angeles City Council stripped two members, Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon, of much of their power Monday to pressure them to resign after a private meeting sparked a scandal. The Associated Press
What LA's city council scandal says about race and political power NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Loyola Marymount University political science professor Chaya Crowder about her research on the dynamics in Los Angeles. Michel Martin
