National The riverfront brawl in Alabama reignites national debate over race Police say the fight in Montgomery, Ala., last week doesn't meet the criteria for hate crime charges. But video clearly shows how the violence broke down on racial lines, historian Derryn Moten says. Dustin Jones
National A dancer's killing — over voguing — highlights the dangers Black LGBTQ Americans face O'Shae Sibley was stabbed for voguing to Beyoncé at a New York City gas station. His death, which is being prosecuted as a hate crime, comes as anti-LGBTQ bills and incidents surge across the U.S. Rachel Treisman
Race & Identity I've spent my career explaining race, but hit a wall with Montgomery brawl memes When you've built a career around explaining race and racism to people, what happens when you find a moment you just don't want to explain? Eric Deggans
National When Black boaters faced discrimination on the water, this yacht club became a refuge When the Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis was founded in 1959, discrimination at fuel docks around the famous port was common. Today, the club is thriving and giving back to the community. Scott Neuman
Race & Identity Harris says she won't debate DeSantis on new Black history standards in Florida In Orlando, Vice President Harris rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' invitation for a discussion about the state's new curriculum on slavery, calling it an "unnecessary" debate. Deepa Shivaram
National Cultivating the next generation of Black farmers in Mississippi Black farmers make up a small, aging part of the farming population. Some worry traditions may die with them. So there's an effort in Mississippi to cultivate the next generation of Black farmers. Danny McArthur
National Affirmative Action for rich kids: It's more than just legacy admissions A blockbuster new study finds that America's elite private colleges are systematically giving huge advantages to rich kids over their equally bright, yet less privileged peers. Greg Rosalsky
Race & Identity Biden will designate a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother The national monument, at sites in Illinois and Mississippi, will help protect places that tell Till's story, as well as reflect the activism of his mother. Juliana Kim
Music Black Opry founder Holly G. is fighting for Black country music to be recognized NPR's Scott Simon talks to Black Opry founder Holly G. about Jason Aldean's latest single and the fight to recognize Black contributions to country music. Scott Simon
National Texas A&M president 'retires immediately' after fallout from hiring Black journalist The university announced in June it hired Kathleen McElroy, a former New York Times journalist, to lead its journalism program. The hire quickly drew backlash from conservatives across Texas. Jonathan Franklin
