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
The Los Angeles City Council censures members involved in racist conversation The vote to censure the former council president and two current councilmen is the strongest step the council can take to reprimand them for taking part in a recorded meeting laced bigoted comments. The Associated Press
Penn State cancels Proud Boys founder's speech, citing the threat of violence It was an abrupt reversal for the school, which had condemned the views of Gavin McInnes even as it said free speech required it to host the event. Protesters confronted each other and police. Bill Chappell
N.Y. officials announce plans for a memorial to the victims of the Buffalo shooting The May 14th Memorial Commission is a step in the state's long-term commitment to supporting and uplifting the East Side Buffalo community, officials say. Jonathan Franklin
Everyday people were civil rights heroes, too. This is the story of one town's fight In 1970, the murder of a Black man in Oxford, N.C., led ordinary people to take extraordinary action. In a country that still struggles with race, stories like theirs show that the past is not dead. Ayesha Rascoe
