Sen. Mike Lee Blocks Legislation For Latino, Women's Museums In a move that infuriated supporters of museums to be dedicated to Latinos and women on the National Mall, the Republican senator blocked legislation Thursday that would lead to the creation of both. Elizabeth Blair
Johns Hopkins, Long Believed An Abolitionist, Actually Owned Slaves, University Says Researchers found census records showing the entrepreneur and philanthropist owned slaves as late as 1850, contrary to the long-held belief that his family freed all slaves when he was a boy. Jaclyn Diaz
Importance Of Diversity Among The Highest Ranks Of The Military NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with retired Lt. Gen. Stephen Twitty about what retired Gen. Lloyd Austin's nomination as defense secretary means for diversity within the Pentagon.
Police Departments Try To Walk The Line Between Reform, Public Safety Minneapolis and other cities promised to cut police funding following this summer's racial justice protests, but rising violent crime has complicated efforts to overhaul police departments. Brandt Williams
Biden Holds A Meeting With Members Of Historic Civil Rights Organizations NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, about Tuesday's meeting between the NAACP and President-elect Joe Biden.
Milwaukee Is A Microcosm Of Biden's Challenge On Police Accountability In Milwaukee, Black leaders want the Biden administration to revive the federal government's police accountability efforts nationwide. The racial justice movement has shifted the political landscape. Adrian Florido
Majority of Muslims Voted For Biden, But Trump Got More, Not Less Support. Despite anti-Muslim rhetoric and policies, Donald Trump appears to have gotten more, not less support from American Muslims. Leila Fadel
Baratunde Thurston: How To Citizen This year's election saw historic voter turnout. But in a divided democracy, how else can we commit to our civic duties? This hour, Baratunde Thurston joins Manoush with ideas on how to citizen. NPR/TED Staff
French Police Could Face Assault Charges In Beating That Sparked Protests Preliminary charges were filed against four police officers in connection with the Nov. 21 beating of Michel Zecler in Paris that has prompted major protests throughout the country. Jaclyn Diaz
Educators And Native Leaders Recommend Bringing Anti-Racism To The Thanksgiving Table This year the beloved holiday comes on the heels of a national movement demanding racial justice. One Native American leader says that "people want to resolve the burdens of our history." Piper McDaniel