| We hope you enjoyed the long holiday weekend, despite the threat of war in Europe. As we head into the final week of Black History Month, we've flagged some stories that chronicle the trials and triumphs of African Americans in this country, both past and present. We also continue to examine controversies over race and identity that continue to roil debate today. This week also could bring an announcement of the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court. Biden has said he would make his choice known before the end of the month. We look forward to continuing the conversation over this historic event. Thank you for reading.  (Collage by Kendrick Daye for The Washington Post; Allan Baum/New York Times/Getty Images; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Greg Doherty/Getty Images; AP; Museum of Ventura County) Activists say teachings have fallen short in honoring these trailblazers and their contributions to American history. By Janay Kingsberry ● Read more » | | |  Jason Reynolds is a best-selling author who is serving his third term as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. On Thursday, Feb. 24 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time, senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Reynolds about his latest work, "Ain't Burned All the Bright," and why he calls his books "love letters" to Black children. By Washington Post Live ● Read more » | | | |
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