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Hannah Meisel/NPR Illinois/State government offices — including Secretary of State driver services facilities — will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day after it was made both a state and federal holiday this week. -
Laborers from India have filed a lawsuit against one of the largest Hindu temples in the United States. They allege that the temple held them against their will and paid illegally low wages.
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Wake, by Rebecca Hall and Hugo Martínez, blends passion and fact to set a new standard for illustrated history: Not just action scenes of daring, desperate women, but the struggle to make them known. -
Zakiya Dalila Harris drew on her book-world background for her new novel, about a Black woman in publishing who thinks, at first, that she has a new ally when her company hires another Black woman.
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When author Jewell Parker Rhodes tried to publish a novel retelling the story of the Tulsa Race Massacre, she found that not everyone was ready to reckon with the city's painful, traumatic history.
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Educators say Republican bills to restrict teaching on race are forcing teachers to second-guess whether they can lead students in important conversations at a critical time.
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Amy Cooper filed a federal lawsuit against her former employer, saying the company never investigated the incident that led to her firing — the confrontation between her and Christian Cooper.
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Over the years, many Asian Americans have fought unjust laws in the courts and changed the course of human rights in the U.S. We look at key Supreme Court decisions.
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The death of George Floyd forced American companies to reckon with racial inequality in ways few had before. Companies took a range of actions, like pledging to boost the employment of minorities.
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After last summer's surge in anti-racist book sales, NPR spoke to three Black bookstore owners across the country to ask if customers are still engaged with their businesses and anti-racist reading.
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The fighting between Israel and Hamas is straining U.S. interfaith groups, even during the cease-fire. They've lost some members because of the pressure. But others are forging ahead.
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Remembrances Of George Floyd's Life Held In Minneapolis On Anniversary Of His DeathOn the anniversary of his death, George Floyd's family speaks about his legacy. In Minneapolis, the family and others are finding ways to honor him and his impact.
