'Like milk': How one magazine became a mainstay of New Jersey's Chinese community Sino Monthly, run by a local couple, stands out among New Jersey's Chinese-language news outlets, most of which are tied to institutions from the Chinese government to the Falun Gong. Mary Yang
For Black drivers, a police officer's first 45 words are a portent of what's to come A Black driver is more likely to face being searched, handcuffed, or arrested when a police officer's first words are commands rather than a greeting or an explanation. Nell Greenfieldboyce
One complaint led a Florida school to restrict access to Amanda Gorman's famous poem One week after a parent complained, Gorman's The Hill We Climb was moved. The NAACP chapter in Miami says it wants "to ensure that it takes more than one form to remove our history and heritage." Bill Chappell
Colorado Springs Mayor-elect Yemi Mobolade reflects on his historic victory NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Colorado Springs Mayor-elect Yemi Mobolade about his victory in Tuesday's election. He's the first Black person to be elected mayor there. Ayesha Rascoe
Rep. Cori Bush introduces bill on reparations for Black Americans The bill, Reparations NOW, calls for $14 trillion to Black Americans as compensation for slavery and Jim Crow. Alana Wise
IRS chief says agency is 'deeply concerned' by higher audit rates for Black taxpayers Findings from an internal investigation come after researchers said the IRS was at least three times more likely to audit Black taxpayers than other racial groups. Jonathan Franklin
In Tennessee, Black immigrants navigate a tricky course to a coveted driver's license Being able to drive makes life easier. It can open up job opportunities. But it also has challenges, especially if there's a language barrier. And traffic stops can be especially high stakes. Leah Donnella
Some white Portland homeowners are selling at a loss to Black and Indigenous buyers A grassroots wealth redistribution effort in Portland, Ore., helps white homeowners purposefully sell their homes at well under market value. It links Black and Indigenous buyers with these sellers. Tiffany Camhi/OPB
'Sesame Street' introduces TJ, the show's first Filipino American muppet TJ the muppet joined actor Kal Penn and Korean American muppet Ji-Young this week to discuss the word of the day: confidence. He debuts during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Suzanne Nuyen
Grace Bumbry, a trailblazing Black opera singer, has died at age 86 Grace Bumbry has died. She had one of the most illustrious operatic careers of the 20th century. She was also the first Black singer to perform at the Paris Opera and the Bayreuth Festival in Germany. Brandon Gates