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IRS targets private schools that help racial minority students

NPR | By Adrian Florido,
Michel Martin
Published September 4, 2026 at 3:02 AM CDT

The Trump administration has said it will end the tax-exempt status for universities with programs that help racial minority students.

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Adrian Florido
Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.
Michel Martin
Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.
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