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. Sacha Pfeiffer
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
Protesters in L.A. derail council meeting after leaked racist statements Protestors want Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León to resign following leaked recordings of a conversation involving the three that included racist and derogatory comments. Jaclyn Diaz
What does the leaked racist conversation tell us about local Los Angeles politics? NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Los Angeles Time columnist Gustavo Arellano about the president of the Los Angeles City Council resigning her leadership post after she made racist remarks.
Sacheen Littlefeather sacrificed her career to make way for Indigenous voices Actor and activist Sacheen Littlefeather, best known for declining Marlon Brando's 1973 Oscar to protest Hollywood's treatment of Native Americans, has died at the age of 75.
Daniel Prude's family reaches a $12 million settlement with Rochester, N.Y. Daniel Prude's family reached a $12 million settlement with Rochester, N.Y. Prude is a Black man who died after police restrained him with handcuffs and put a "spit hood" over his head. Gino Fanelli
