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The theory of nigrescence describes the process of developing a Black identity. Namwali Serpell says it's like falling in love — and for her, it began when she first heard Lauryn Hill's 1998 album.

The release of 4 found Beyoncé in a pivotal career moment — and set the stage for her as an auteur. For writer LaTesha Harris, the album also served as a much-needed guide to freedom and womanhood.

Dr. Farmer worked to improve health care in the developing world. He died in Rwanda Feb. 21, on the grounds of a hospital and university he helped establish. Originally broadcast in 2011.

The U.S. and EU are planning more sanctions on Russia, aimed at crippling its economy by targeting banks, oil and gas sectors. But it's uncertain the new sanctions will affect Russia President Putin.

The original Law & Order series is returning with new episodes after over a decade, this time appearing to only address modern law enforcement issues.

We check in with people we've met in Ukraine over the last few weeks to see how they're feeling now that Russia has launched a wide-scale attack on the country.

A college student in Ukraine's Kherson region is worried after seeing that Russia had taken several towns in the area.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly checks back in with Ukrainian activist and former member of parliament, Hanna Hopko, about how she and her family are faring through a Russian invasion.

President Biden announced a suite of new sanctions aimed at Russia's biggest banks and said Western leaders are determined to hold Moscow accountable for attacking Ukraine.

The consensus has been that Pfizer and Moderna are most protective. But a study looking at 5 vaccines — including Russia's Sputnik V and two Chinese types — offers an unexpected finding.