National Kidnapping investigation raises new questions about reports of missing Black women NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ryan Sorrell, the founder and executive editor of the Kansas City Defender, about a man accused of kidnapping and assault, following reports of missing Black women. Kai McNamee Ashley Brown Ailsa Chang
National Two LA city council members have lost their committee positions over race scandal The head of the Los Angeles City Council stripped two members, Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon, of much of their power Monday to pressure them to resign after a private meeting sparked a scandal. The Associated Press
National What LA's city council scandal says about race and political power NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Loyola Marymount University political science professor Chaya Crowder about her research on the dynamics in Los Angeles. Michel Martin
National Protesters in L.A. derail council meeting after leaked racist statements Protestors want Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León to resign following leaked recordings of a conversation involving the three that included racist and derogatory comments. Jaclyn Diaz
National What does the leaked racist conversation tell us about local Los Angeles politics? NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Los Angeles Time columnist Gustavo Arellano about the president of the Los Angeles City Council resigning her leadership post after she made racist remarks.
Movies Sacheen Littlefeather sacrificed her career to make way for Indigenous voices Actor and activist Sacheen Littlefeather, best known for declining Marlon Brando's 1973 Oscar to protest Hollywood's treatment of Native Americans, has died at the age of 75.
National Daniel Prude's family reaches a $12 million settlement with Rochester, N.Y. Daniel Prude's family reached a $12 million settlement with Rochester, N.Y. Prude is a Black man who died after police restrained him with handcuffs and put a "spit hood" over his head. Gino Fanelli
National PERSPECTIVE: At conservative schools, anti-critical race theory still looms large On conservative campuses, anti-critical race theory hovers. Sierra Lyons
Race & Identity A new 'Great British Bake Off' episode stereotypes Mexican culture, viewers say While 'The Great British Bake Off' is beloved by many, their latest "Mexican Week" episode has left a sour taste in many viewer's mouths. Pablo Valdivia
Race & Identity New memorial honors Japanese Americans incarcerated at the Washington State Fairgrounds Over 7,500 Japanese Americans were incarcerated at the Washington State fairgrounds during World War II. A new memorial seeks to honor them. Natalie Akane Newcomb