Fallout continued to grow this week from the University of North Carolina’s Board of Trustees’ decision not to grant tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Author: Grace Hauck, USA TODAY
Denying Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure will have ‘dire repercussions’ for UNC, faculty warn
Fallout continued to grow this week from the University of North Carolina’s Board of Trustees’ decision not to grant tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Obama Presidential Center expected to break ground this fall after years of opposition, concern
The Obama Presidential Center is expected to break ground this fall, and the former president visited with South Side Chicago residents this week.
Mass grave of 215 children in Canada a stark reminder of the dark history of Native American boarding schools in US
The discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 215 children is a stark reminder of the dark history of Native American boarding schools.
Adam Toledo would be 14 tomorrow. In his honor, his family is creating a sanctuary for at-risk youth in the Midwest
The family of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, who was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer, is creating a sanctuary for at-risk youth in his honor.
Jewish groups sound alarm on rise in antisemitic hate crimes amid tensions between Israel, Hamas
Jewish groups wrote to President Joe Biden Friday expressing concern about the surge of antisemitic hate crimes amid tensions in the Middle East.
New mask rules trust Americans will be honest about vaccine status. Experts say they’ll lie.
Vaccinated people can safely take off masks in most circumstances, according to new health rules. What’s to stop unvaccinated people from unmasking?
Essential workers raise concerns about new CDC mask guidance; mask mandates fall in some states, remain in others: Latest COVID-19 updates
More stores are dropping face mask requirements. Fully vaccinated people can limit coronavirus testing, too. The latest COVID-19 news.
More than 90 people found in Texas home in what police called a human smuggling operation
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating after more than 90 people were found in a house in Houston, Texas.
US to restrict flights from India due to COVID-19 surge; Kentucky Derby to return with crowds: Latest COVID-19 updates
India set another daily global record of new coronavirus cases Saturday. The Kentucky Derby will have fans in the stands. More COVID-19 updates.