Kansas City School District Retires Offensive Native American Mascots A Kansas City area school district, named after a Native American tribe itself, is retiring some Native American mascots, deeming them derogatory or offensive. Jodi Fortino
On Asian America: Sex, gender and the 'exotic other' From adult films to a portrait series on Asian men, stereotypes of Asian identity are being disrupted in surprising and creative ways. Kristin Leong
Investigative Reporter On UNC's Decision To Deny Nikole Hannah-Jones Tenure NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Joe Killian, investigative reporter for NC Policy Watch, about the University of North Carolina's decision to not give Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure status.
A Year Later, How George Floyd's Killing Opened These Kansas City Residents' Eyes The police killing of George Floyd last May didn't just prompt protests around the world — it opened the eyes of many who had never before embraced racial justice. But will it lead to change? Luke Martin
COMIC: How to intervene when someone is harassed or attacked What would you do if you saw someone being harassed on the bus or attacked in broad daylight? Most of us would like to think we know how we'd respond, but intervening in dangerous situations is easier said than done. Here's how to step in. Connie Hanzhang Jin
Survivors Of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Share Eyewitness Accounts Viola Fletcher, along with two other survivors of the siege of a Black neighborhood by a white mob, testify before a House subcommittee on Wednesday, almost exactly 100 years after the riot. Juana Summers
Andrew Brown Jr. Did Not Use Vehicle As A Weapon Against Deputies, Attorney Says An attorney for Andrew Brown Jr.'s family is disputing a North Carolina prosecutor's contention that Brown used his vehicle as a deadly weapon against deputies who fatally shot him. Rachel Martin
Prosecutor: Deputies Were Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Andrew Brown Jr. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Wayne Kendall, an attorney representing the family of Andrew Brown Jr., after a prosecutor in North Carolina said sheriff deputies were justified in the fatal shooting.
42% In The U.S. Can't Name A Single Prominent Asian American, A Survey Finds A recent survey has indicated most Asian Americans feel a sense of disrespect from other Americans. It also revealed a portion of people are unaware of increased violence against Asian Americans. Dustin Jones
What AAPI Heritage Month Means To Dr. Leana Wen Dr. Leana Wen, a physician and former Baltimore Health Commissioner, discusses what Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month means to her.