Descendant Of Slave Owner: Lynching Memorial Brings To Light A ‘Buried Narrative’
What’s it like visiting a memorial dedicated to the victims of lynching, knowing that your ancestors owned slaves? NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with writer Margaret Wrinkle about how she came to terms with her family’s past.
James H. Cone, Founder Of Black Liberation Theology, Dies At 79
The Arkansas native is remembered for his fierce challenges to traditional Christian norms of his era.
New Data About Schools; Teacher Walkouts Spread
Plus an unpaid faculty position and disparities in access to advanced courses, in our weekly roundup of education news.
Texas Voter ID Law Stands For Midterm Elections, Court Rules
Arguments that the law disproportionately affected black and Latino voters were deemed insufficient in the U.S. Circuit Court’s decision.
Homes Or Gardens? Developers And Urban Farmers Grapple Over Vacant Land
In communities where both housing and fresh food are needed, the fight over valuable vacant land is prompting policy reform — and tense collaboration — between developers and gardeners.
Explaining The Possible Changes To Public Housing
People who receive federal housing subsidies might be required to pay more of their rent. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Tracy Jones of Atlanta’s Housing Authority for her reaction.
Alabama Newspaper Reckons With Its Past
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Bro Krift of the Montgomery Advertiser about its editorial board’s recent apology to its readers for the newspaper’s past coverage of lynchings.
No More Outings For Penn State Outing Club
A risk assessment by Penn State University found that the Outing Club’s activities — hiking and backpacking — are too dangerous. The 98-year-old club will be barred from organizing trips.
#MeToo And The Law
Was Bill Cosby’s conviction a victory for the #MeToo Movement? NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with lawyer Carrie Goldberg about how the movement has potentially changed the courtroom.
Chicago’s New Trauma Center
A new trauma center is opening in Chicago — the first time in 27 years the city’s South Side will have a Level 1 adult trauma center. But there’s resentment it’s taken so long.
Official Says Investigation Doesn’t Support Allegations Against White House Doctor
The official says a White House investigation finds that documents refute the claim that Adm. Ronny Jackson wrecked a government car while drunk, and that he “recklessly” dispensed drug prescriptions.
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