Few Black men become school psychologists. Here's why that matters Psychologists play a critical role in K-12 schools, but there's a clear mismatch between the demographics of school psychologists and the student populations they serve. Pooja Salhotra
A project named for 'Peanuts' character Franklin aims to boost Black animators The Armstrong Project provides two $100,000 endowments to Howard University and Hampton University. Mandalit del Barco
A story of resilience and patriotism after Japanese internment 120,000 Japanese Americans were forced into camps by the U.S. government during World War II. Seattle's May Namba became part of a movement to help those interned regain what they'd lost. Libby Denkmann
Pope Francis visits Canada to address missionaries' abuse of Indigenous children Ayesha Rascoe talks with reporter Emma Jacobs about Pope Francis' trip to Canada this week. He's calling it his "pilgrimage of penance" for the treatment of Indigenous children at schools there. Emma Jacobs
The Marines are set to have the first Black 4-star general in their 246-year history Lt. Gen. Michael Langley's nomination hearing to be general and commander of the United States Africa Command for the U.S. Marine Corps is set for Thursday. Jaclyn Diaz
Emmett Till's Chicago home will get money designated for preserving Black history A preservation organization said the home will get a share of $3 million in grants being distributed to 33 sites and organizations nationwide that are important pieces of African American history. The Associated Press
Cherokee tribe supports renaming Clingmans Dome in Smoky Mountains National Park The Cherokee Indians referred to the mountain as Kuwahi for hundreds of years, long before it was dubbed Clingmans Dome in 1859. Dustin Jones
Black gun owners have mixed feelings about the Supreme Court's concealed-carry ruling The United States has often been hostile toward Black gun ownership, but African Americans are the fastest growing demographic of armed weapons buyers in the country. Alana Wise
As calls grow to free Brittney Griner, Biden says he's spoken with her wife The White House said President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke with Cherelle Griner on Wednesday, as more of the WNBA star's supporters publicly petition him to do more to secure her release. Rachel Treisman
Mike Grier becomes the first Black general manager in NHL history The 47-year-old hockey veteran was just named the general manager of the San Jose Sharks. Grier comes from a line of sports executives, with both his father and brother working in the NFL. Shruti Rajkumar
