Encore: President Biden has made choosing diverse federal judges a priority President Biden has appointed dozens of judges with lifetime tenure for the federal bench, setting records on professional and racial diversity. Advocates press for more action in 2023. Carrie Johnson
Emmett Till and his mother honored with the Congressional Gold Medal The 14-year-old was killed by two white men in 1955 after a white woman accused him of flirting with her. The medal will be on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Giulia Heyward
In 2 U.S. cities haunted by race massacres, facing the past is painful and divisive Tulsa, Okla., has offered a blueprint, however imperfect, for how to confront a history of racial violence. In neighboring Arkansas, the city of Elaine has found the Tulsa model hard to replicate. Scott Neuman
A Canadian man is charged in the deaths of 3 more Indigenous women Police alleged Thursday that a Canadian man previously charged with murdering an Indigenous woman also killed three other women — two also confirmed to be Indigenous and one believed to be. The Associated Press
Prince William deplores his godmother's racial comments His said "racism has no place in our society" as he sought to prevent the backlash over his godmother's treatment of a Black advocate for survivors of domestic abuse from overshadowing his U.S. trip. The Associated Press
A member of the Buckingham Palace household resigns after racial comments An honorary member of the royal household has resigned after repeatedly asking a Black woman who runs a charity for survivors of domestic abuse what country she came from. The Associated Press
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