Minnesota Community Reacts To Daunte Wright Shooting NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Nekima Levy Armstrong, a Minneapolis lawyer and activist, about Sunday's shooting.
Biden Calls Daunte Wright's Death 'Tragic' But Cautions Against Violence And Looting The president delivered short remarks on the officer-involved shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, which led to protests overnight in Minnesota. Alana Wise
Black Army Lieutenant Sues Virginia Police Officers For Excessive Force Lt. Caron Nazario was knocked to the ground and handcuffed by two Windsor officers after a traffic stop, multiple videos show. The officer who pepper-sprayed Nazario was terminated by the department. Emma Bowman
Long Marred By Racism, St. Louis Elects 1st Black Female Mayor Amid unrest at local jails, surging gun violence and a pandemic that has disproportionately hurt people of color, Tishaura Jones says: "We are done avoiding race and how it holds this region back." Michel Martin
Advocates Worry Latinx Communities Aren't Taking Full Advantage Of Pandemic Relief NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with a Houston-based entrepreneur and advocate, Tom Castro, who worries that some Latinos aren't tapping the pandemic-relief dollars offered by the government.
This Top Biden Economist Has A Plan: Create Jobs, Address Inequality, Ignore Trolls Janelle Jones is the first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department. She says helping marginalized groups boosts the entire economy. Ayesha Rascoe
How Is Racism A Health Threat? Consider The Phrase 'So-Called Race' Epidemiologist Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones says race is merely "the social interpretation of how we look." This social reality is important because different racial groups have different health outcomes. Steve Inskeep
'A Sigh Of Relief': Crowdfunded Cab Rides Aim To Get Asian Americans Home Safe In response to attacks against Asian Americans, there are efforts in some major U.S. cities to pool funds for taxi or app-based rides for people who feel unsafe walking or taking public transport. Chloee Weiner
Amanda Williams: How Can Color Bring New Life To Old Houses? Back in 2015, Chicago's Englewood neighborhood was lined with blocks of houses tagged for demolition. Before they were torn down, artist Amanda Williams used color to bring them back to life. NPR/TED Staff
Second Week Of Derek Chauvin Trial Comes To A Close At the murder trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, the county medical examiner is expected to take the stand as the prosecution prepares to wrap up its case. Cheryl Corley
