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Ethiopia Berta, an activist and educator who has been fighting for a change for many years, marches in Washington, D.C., on June 6. Last year she worked to keep Democracy Prep Public Charter School in southeast Washington, D.C., from closing.

As Black Photographers Document Protests, They Tell Their 'Own History In Real Time'

NPR talked to eight black photographers about documenting the protests against police brutality and systemic racism. They spoke of personal histories and of witnessing compassion for black protesters.

Frank Ocean's song "Nights" is on Gerrick D. Kennedy's Pride playlist, which includes songs he says "remind me to stand in my power as a Black queer man in America."

A Different Kind Of Pride: Perspectives On 50 Years Of Celebration, Part 4

We asked writers in the LGBTQ+ community to reflect on the relationship between Pride, music and LGBTQ+ activism. Gerrick D. Kennedy shares songs that help him stand in his power as a Black queer man.

A cyclist rides on the sidewalk past a <em>Los Angeles Times</em> advertisement in downtown Los Angeles. The newspaper is being sued by employees alleging pay discrimination.

L.A. Times To Settle Suit Over Race and Gender Bias, As Editor Promises Change

On Wednesday LA Times Executive Editor Norman Pearlstine pledged greater diversity and sensitivity. Yet in court, LA Times journalists allege longstanding bias against Blacks, Hispanics and women.

U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers trained in Afghanistan in 2009. Members of Congress want answers about reported Russian bounties paid to target American troops.

Congress Unites To Demand Answers From Trump On Russian Bounties In Afghanistan

Lawmakers in both parties demand to learn more from the Trump administration after press reports suggested that Russian operatives have paid Afghan insurgents to target U.S. forces.

It's the first of the month, and rent is due for millions of Americans.

Rent Is Due Today, But Millions Of Americans Won't Be Paying

Housing activists are enlisting renters who can and can't pay rent starting May 1 to sign a pledge with the goal of putting pressure on landlords and policymakers.

From left: Maria Nakalanda, Edward Arineitwe and Charles Batte are Ugandan health care workers who had to make adjustments to their commute after their country's transportation restrictions were announced.

Commuting In A Pandemic: These Health Workers Are Trekking And Canoeing

And a canoe is not the best option when the paddler can't swim. Here's how doctors and nurses are getting to work in Uganda after the government clampdown on traffic to slow the spread of COVID-19.

President Trump toured a Honeywell International Inc. factory producing N95 masks during in Phoenix on Tuesday, his first trip since widespread COVID-19 related lockdowns went into effect.

Trump Returns To The Road With Arizona Trip To Mask-Maker

While the trip to the battleground state is in part meant to tell a positive story about the administration's response to the pandemic, it also highlights the challenges of the moment.

Coronavirus Updates: New York Toll, Racial Disparity In Data

NPR politics, science and national correspondents relay the latest news on the response in the United States to the coronavirus epidemic.

Coronavirus Updates: Projecting The Curve, Government Responses

NPR science and politics correspondents relay the latest updates in the United States response to the coronavirus epidemic.

Thundercat's new album <em>It Is What It Is</em> is full of references to his late friend Mac Miller.

Thundercat On 'It Is What It Is,' Losing Mac Miller And Learning To Do Nothing

The collaboration-loving bassist said "It's hard to see clearly through the pain of losing him," when asked about the death of close friend Mac Miller. That loss permeates his fourth studio album.

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