How AI could perpetuate racism, sexism and other biases in society
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with scholar Safiya Noble about how advancements in artificial intelligence could further perpetuate biases in society.
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Tribes object. But a federal ruling approves construction of the largest lithium mine
A federal appeals court on Monday denied a last-ditch effort by tribes to block construction of what's likely to be the largest lithium mine in North America on federal land in Nevada.
In 'Onlookers,' people from Charlottesville reckon with the civil unrest of 2017
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with author Ann Beattie about her latest book Onlookers.
After more than five decades, Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down at Rainbow-Push Coalition
The Reverend Jesse Jackson is stepping down as the leader of the Rainbow-Push Coalition after more than a half century of activism.
In Virginia, reopening a 125-year-old case rights a historical injustice
A judge in Virginia dismissed charges against a Black man who was lynched after being accused of sexually assaulting a white woman 125 years ago.
At the HBCU Swingman Classic, pro baseball confronts its decline in Black players
Jackie Robinson's sport is at a low point in professional Black American representation. An exhibition game spearheaded by Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and others aims to help change that.
Jesse Jackson to retire as head of civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH
The long-time civil rights leader is stepping down from the organization he founded in 1971. Jackson, who will turn 82 in October, has remained active in civil rights despite health setbacks.
Black Lives Matter is marking its 10th anniversary this week
NPR's A Martinez speaks with the group's co-founder Ayo Tometi about the movement's history and future.
An LA deputy punched a woman in the face as she held her 3-week-old baby, video shows
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna released video of the July 2022 incident this week, saying he'd only just learned of it. He said the deputy has been disciplined and the FBI is looking into it.
New lawsuit says social media and gun companies played roles in 2022 Buffalo shooting
The lawsuit filed in the New York Supreme Court argues that several companies, along with the shooter's parents, played roles in the 2022 shooting that killed 10 Black people and injured three others.