Race & Identity Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished over 1944 port explosion Fifty Black sailors were convicted of mutiny after a massive Naval disaster during World War II. This week the Navy finally cleared their names. Gabriel Spitzer
National A neo-Nazi leader is indicted for a plot to have a Santa Claus poison children in NYC Michail Chkhikvishvili, an alleged leader of an extremist group called the Maniac Murder Cult, outlined a detailed plan to hand out poisoned candy to Jewish children and also target racial minorities. Lola Murti
National NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed and removed from United flight The former NFL player says the “traumatizing experience” took place when the plane landed on Saturday. He says six FBI and other law enforcement agents boarded the plane and placed him in handcuffs. Jonathan Franklin
National Louisiana plantation where historic slave revolt started now under Black ownership The Louisiana plantation home where one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history began has Black owners for the first time. They say the 1811 uprising can inspire a new generation to fight racism. Debbie Elliott
Race & Identity What could reparations look like in California? Cash payments to Black descendants of the formerly enslaved have been a key part of the reparations movement. California lawmakers have set aside $12 million, but cash payments aren’t in the plan. Adrian Florido
Health Med schools face a new obstacle in the push to train more Black doctors Schools like the University of Mississippi School of Medicine are trying to recruit more Black students. But they face a swell of Republican opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Lauren Sausser
Politics July 1 laws taking effect in states across the country From abortion restrictions in Kansas to the removal of so-called junk fees in California, here are some laws taking effect today in states. The NPR Network
National Daniel Robinson vanished 3 years ago. His father still hopes for his safe return Despite leads from the public that have poured in over the last three years, there have been no solid answers regarding the 24-year-old geologist’s disappearance in Arizona on June 23, 2021. Jonathan Franklin
National Tractor Supply slashes its DEI and climate goals after a right-wing pressure campaign The rural lifestyle retailer, with stores in 49 states, says it will withdraw its carbon emissions goals, cut its DEI roles and stop sponsoring Pride events after an online outcry from conservatives. Rachel Treisman
Race & Identity Black women at Harvard accused of plagiarism to attack DEI programs, supporter says Four Black women at Harvard have been accused of plagiarism by right-wing activists. We examine the motivations behind the charges. Phillip Martin