Politics Jul 17 Florida Supreme Court upholds congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district By Curt Anderson, Associated Press
Nation Jul 08 Digital archive aims to preserve Bayard Rustin’s legacy as a queer Civil Rights activist Social justice advocates are creating a queer history archive that celebrates Bayard Rustin, a major organizer in the Civil Rights Movement and key architect of the March on Washington. By Jaylen Green, Associated Press
Education Jul 01 Watch 8:52 A look at what’s behind the efforts to reshape how American history is taught In the last decade, at least 20 states have passed laws or policies that restrict how history can be taught in schools. Since taking office, President Trump has pushed further with executive orders that aim to reshape how U.S. history… By Paul Solman, Mike Fritz
Nation Jun 30 Watch 9:42 Operation Not Forgotten dedicates FBI agents to cold cases as Native families seek answers For decades, Native Americans and Alaskan Natives have experienced disproportionately high rates of murder, rape and other violent crimes. Experts say it's an outcome of generational trauma and systemic abuse. Stephanie Sy reports from New Mexico, where a lack of… By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson
Nation May 26 Watch 8:50 Japanese American veteran built bridges between cultures after WWII On this Memorial Day, we turn to the life and legacy of Yukio Kawamoto. The Japanese-American World War II veteran served his country under almost unthinkable circumstances and then spent a lifetime building bridges between the two cultures he called… By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Cali Steffenhagen
May 21 Watch 9:10 Minneapolis reflects on changes 5 years after George Floyd’s murder By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster The Trump administration is walking away from police settlements in two major cities and closing investigations in six others. It comes days before the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. His killing sparked intense protests with calls for racial justice… Continue watching
May 20 Watch 7:54 Tribal colleges face uncertain future amid federal funding cuts By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson Tribal colleges and universities have endured decades of chronic underfunding, relying heavily on federal support to stay afloat. Now, the Trump administration’s broad cuts to federal programs are hitting Indian Country hard, posing a serious threat to the future of… Continue watching
May 13 Watch 7:18 Minnesota works to address murders and disappearances of Black women By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster Despite making up 15 percent of the female population, almost 40 percent of the women and girls reported missing last year were Black. Despite national pressure to abandon programs addressing disparities, an effort in Minnesota is exploring the problem and… Continue watching
Mar 27 5 years after pandemic surge, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders still targets of hatred By Terry Tang, Associated Press It was five years ago this month that COVID-19-fueled incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders became so frequent that a reporting center was formed. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 5:00 What justices said during a critical Supreme Court hearing on redistricting and race By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a key redistricting case that could reshape how states draw districts by race. A group of voters identifying as "non-African American" argues Louisiana's congressional map, which created two majority-Black districts after a federal… Continue watching