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There are five skin tone emojis to choose from, but doing so can open a complex conversation about race and identity.

Using skin tone emojis is a seemingly easy choice that in reality can be fraught. NPR's Asma Khalid talks with writer and researcher Zara Rahman about the complexities behind the selection.

Using skin tone emojis is a seemingly easy choice that in reality can be fraught. NPR's Asma Khalid talks with writer and researcher Zara Rahman about the complexities behind the selection.

 Janie Slaven | CJ  Janie Slaven | CJ Pulaski County Clerk Linda Burnett has named Samantha Owens as the office's chief deputy. Owens, who has been with the clerk's office for 13 years, is currently serving as the manager of the Department for Motor Vehicle Licensing (MVL) and oversaw its relocation from the county courthouse to the former BB&T branch on North Main Street, which officially opened last July. "Really she has been acting as my go-to person for close to three years now," Burnett said, adding she asked Owens to become chief deputy in November. "She's been instrumental to our...

Sedona Red Rock News Sedona Arts Center Gallery Manager Valerie Pulido Photo courtesy of the Sedona Arts Center After the Covid-19 shut down, the Sedona Arts Center Fine Art Gallery re-opened for three days a week during the summer. Now the gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As the only employee on the gallery floor, Gallery Manager Valerie Pulido has had her hands full. She says, “I couldn’t do it without our volunteers. They are so great; they actually help us keep the doors open!” Sharrie Wadsack has worked at least one day a week for years...