Four South African rowers made history as the first rowing crew of color from the country to compete internationally. 

Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering breakthroughs in the study of primates and advocacy for environmental health, has passed away at the age of 91. 

The Trump administration pulled millions in federal funding from Chicago Public Schools due to the district refusing to budge on its goals for integrating the Black Student Success Plan. The district was also unwilling to pull back on its policies that protect transgender youth.