EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Obama reads from her forthcoming book 'The Light We Carry' In a new book, the former first lady focuses on how she's dealt with difficult situations in her life. You can listen to her talk about a couple of these times in exclusive excepts provided to NPR. Meghan Collins Sullivan
After decades of neglect, Jackson's Black business district is coming back to life Some cities are investing to revitalize their Black business districts. In Jackson, Mississippi, Farish Street has unique challenges as old and new business try to bring commerce back. Shalina Chatlani
The culture wars are pushing some teachers to leave the classroom Teachers and administrators, already facing long hours and low pay, now find themselves under pressure from politicians, parents and even their own school districts. Scott Neuman
Unpacking on-screen representation in 'The Godfather' The NPR special series "Screening Ourselves" focuses on representation in three Hollywood films that are now considered classics: The Godfather, Basic Instinct, and The Color Purple. Aisha Harris
Democrat Wes Moore elected governor in historic Maryland race Wes Moore is the third Black governor to be elected in the country, and the first to serve in Maryland. He defeated Republican Dan Cox for the job, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Alana Wise
Suburbs are now the most diverse areas in America Suburbs are now the most diverse areas in America. This transformation isn't just turning the suburbs "purple," it's also fueling so-called culture wars and white racial resentment. Sandhya Dirks
A large turnout of Black voters in Milwaukee could help Democrats' cause African Americans make up 6.8% of Wisconsin's population. In Milwaukee, Black people comprise nearly 40% of all residents. High Black voter turnout in the state's largest city is key for Democrats. H.J. Mai
Politicians need to mobilize Black male voters ahead of the midterms, experts say Just like with any voting bloc, there's still a vast array of diverging opinions, ideologies and issues that are important among Black voters in races. Jonathan Franklin
'Predatory gambling' has helped the lottery reach sky-high jackpot, critics say The estimated jackpot total is just short of the Powerball record and the third-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history, officials say. Jonathan Franklin
21 more unmarked graves are discovered in the Tulsa Race Massacre investigation Historians say up to 300 Black people were killed in the 1921 attack and the days that followed. Nearly all are believed to have been buried in mass graves approved by white authorities of the time. Vanessa Romo
