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The works of Langston Hughes reflect the lives and struggles of African Americans, and celebrate the richness of the culture. February 1, 2012 marked the 110th anniversary of the late poet, musician and playwright's birth.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is open about how she benefited from affirmative action, how she came to terms with her diabetes and the "out-of-body experience" of being appointed to the high court. Sotomayor spoke with NPR just before the release of her new autobiography.

In the Barbershop, NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Washington Post's Kevin Blackistone, The Nation's Dave Zirin, and USA Today's Christine Brennan about the biggest stories in sports in 2018.

NPR discusses Attorney General William Barr's tenure and his actions as President Trump refuses to concede the election.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dawna Jones, Carolina Black Caucus chair, and Taliajah Vann, president of the Black Student Movement at UNC-Chapel Hill, about Nikole Hannah-Jones' tenure decision.

Sheriff Bill Smith — once considered one of the most successful sheriffs in the nation at confiscating drug money off the highways — is now the subject of a federal grand jury investigation into whether he misused the forfeiture funds.

For 45 years, Anthony traveled the U.S. relentlessly, stumping for women's rights. She endured ridicule, was hanged in effigy and faced many horrid meals on the road. Nevertheless, she persisted.

The senator challenged a Trump nominee over his belief that Muslims are condemned, calling his statements "Islamophobic" and "inflammatory." Evangelical Christians say that's a troubling argument.

The 3,000-year-old relief fetched more than $28 million at Christie's, more than any other similar work. But some archaeologists worry the high price could trigger looting of other ancient artifacts.

The former Supreme Court nominee will face the Senate this week as President Biden's pick to lead the Justice Department. If confirmed, he'll inherit a department reeling from political scandals.