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Scores of state bills aim to limit what schools can teach about race, politics, American history and more. For some educators, thats made teaching about Black History Month especially fraught.

Scores of state bills aim to limit what schools can teach about race, politics, American history and more. For some educators, thats made teaching about Black History Month especially fraught.

Theres been a lot of talk about the work white people need to do to understand their role in racism. Layla Saads book, Me and White Supremacy, helps readers do just that. Saad explains why its important to dig into the uncomfortable work, why being an ally isnt enough, and ideas to combat white supremacy in your everyday life.

Therrious Davis for NPR Sneakerheads who remember waiting in line outside places like NikeTown for exclusive sneaker releases already know that world is changing. Its been replaced with apps like Nikes SNKRS, which allows users to put their names into a digital line. And shoes, especially the exclusive and hyped up releases, can sell out in a few minutes. So, what do you do when it feels like you – and everyone else – has their eye on the same sneakers? The first thing you need...