'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
The CDC Says Racism Is A Public Health Threat. Here's What It Means The CDC has declared racism a 'serious threat' to public health. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, who worked for the CDC and now studies race and health at Emory University.
Asian Americans Most Likely To Be Learning Remotely Federal data suggests Asian Americans as the most likely to be learning remotely this year. Experts and community members say the reasons range from differing views of the pandemic to racist bullying. Anya Kamenetz
CDC Declares Racism A Public Health Threat The CDC today issued a declaration on its website that racism is a threat to public health. The assertion is a shift for the agency and one which detractors both in and out of the CDC have called for. Maria Godoy
More Asian Americans Take Up Guns For Self-Defense With reports of violence against Asian Americans rising, some in the AAPI community are considering guns for self-defense, and have attended firearm training. John Ruwitch
Rewriting the city's guns story America has a gun violence problem. It’s an epidemic that hits every community, on some level. But how we view gun violence changes a lot depending on where it happens… and who it happens to. Patricia Murphy
Derek Chauvin's Trial Is A Significant Moment In Our History NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with columnist Michele Norris and writer Charles Blow about the significance of the Derek Chauvin trial.
In Response To Anti-Asian Hate Incidents, Groups Step Up Trainings For Bystanders A surge in anti-Asian harassment over the past year has shed light on the role of the bystander. Two groups have teamed up to offer training on tactics you can deploy if you witness an incident. Andrea Hsu
