National The poet Maya Angelou is the first Black woman to be featured on a U.S. quarter The Maya Angelou design is the first quarter in the "American Women Quarters Program" — a four-year program that will feature prominent women in U.S. history. Jonathan Franklin
Movies Actor Sidney Poitier was a force for change on and off the screen Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Professor Mark Anthony Neal of Duke University about Sidney Poitier's legacy as a racial justice activist. The actor passed away Thursday at the age of 94. Ayesha Rascoe
Business Death rituals in Black communities have been altered or forgone in the pandemic Ayesha Rascoe speaks with mortician Stephen Kemp about how the pandemic is affecting the role of funeral homes in Black communities. Ayesha Rascoe
National All 3 men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison The three men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery have received their sentences. In November, Travis and Greg McMichael, as well as William 'Roddie' Bryan were found guilty in the Black jogger's death. Sarah McCammon
Movies Sidney Poitier was far more than just a symbol of racial progress For much of his career, the actor represented many different things to many people, but a constant was his sheer artistry. Aisha Harris
National The oldest living American veteran of World War II dies at 112 Lawrence Brooks served in the U.S. Army when the military was still racially segregated. But the Black soldier's deployment to Australia offered a reprieve from the racism of Jim Crow laws at home. Vanessa Romo
National Several historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats Several historically Black colleges and universities evacuated Tuesday after receiving bomb threats. Some students were forced to relocate until authorities said it was safe to return. Sarah McCammon
National American Girl's 1st Chinese American 'Girl of the Year' doll aims to fight AAPI hate American Girl hopes Corinne Tan's story will teach kids about standing up to racism. It's also partnering with the nonprofit AAPI Youth Rising to "help amplify young voices like Corinne's." Rachel Treisman
Sports Preet Chandi is the first woman of color to complete a solo expedition in Antarctica Chandi skiied 700 miles to the South Pole in just 40 days. The British Sikh army officer aims to inspire others to push boundaries, and is also raising funds to start an adventure grant for women. Rachel Treisman
Books Here's what bell hooks' friends and colleagues want you to remember about her Since hooks' passing on December 15, social media has flooded with reflections on her public impact as an author and scholar. Here, her friends remember what she was like in private. Jireh Deng
