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"I think his story could be inspirational not just to African Americans, but to everybody. I think we all have felt voiceless at a point in time." – Yaba Baker, fourth great-grand child of potter David Drake

Discuss the resignation of the Smithsonian Secretary and who determines what memories are preserved in museums

Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast in the United States. Despite the devastating damage and death toll produced, the sense of community did not dwindle. Andrew Aydin created the comic Islands in the Sky to share 11 firsthand accounts of those impacted by the hurricane in order to better understand the power community plays even during dangerous moments in life.

Hospitals are beginning to integrate the arts within their system to help patient recovery via the positive emotions that come from it

With rising grocery prices, many Americans are struggling to provide healthy, complete meals for their families

Examine why the speech was a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement through a visual drawing or illustration

Take a road trip to Massachusetts with hosts Zack and Helena in this episode of "On Our Minds"

Discuss how rising sea levels and aging infrastructure challenge cities, and how experts are responding

This is the first Ramadan since the cease-fire in October though Israeli strikes have killed more than 600 Palestinians since.

Explore how to read Toni Morrison with author Namwali Serpell