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Dr. Ralph Bunche (right) is greeted at the Dallas airport as he arrives to give address at the closing session of the 45th annual convention of the NAACP. At left is the Rev. Ernest C. Estell, Jr., pastor of the St. John Baptist Church in Dallas and chairman of the Dallas convention committee, and (center) Walter White, NAACP executive secretary, 1954.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP

Premieres Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Walter White — arguably the most influential Black man in mid-century America and the leader of the NAACP from 1929 to 1955 — has been all but forgotten. The film traces the life of this neglected civil rights hero and seeks to explain his disappearance from our history.

New Orleans, Louisiana: Snow falls on Chartres Street in the French Quarter.

Photos: From Texas to Florida, a rare winter storm brings historic snowfall

Heavy snow, sleet and ice are making travel conditions treacherous across the region, stretching from Houston into the Florida panhandle.

Bobby Allison stands beside his car and talks with the press after winning the pole position during qualifying for the 500 mile grand national stock car race at Pocono Raceway, Aug. 2, 1975, in Long Pond, Pa.

Bobby Allison, one of the all-time great NASCAR drivers, has died at age 86

Bobby Allison, whose life was full of tragedy even as he became one of the most celebrated NASCAR drivers of all time, died on Saturday. The Hall of Famer was 86.

NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, with the Orion spacecraft aboard the mobile launcher as it rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B, on Nov. 3, 2022, at Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Fla., in preparation for a launch.

Is Trump preparing to cancel America's ride back to the moon?

President Trump launched the Artemis program to return U.S. astronauts to the moon for the first time since Apollo. Now, the plan could be a casualty of the cost-cutting drive overseen by Elon Musk.

The Beatles and The Rolling Stones winning big at the 67th Grammy Awards speaks to the Recording Academy's approach to rock.

Why are the Grammys' rock categories stuck in the past?

At this year's 67th Grammys, wins for The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in a year when other genres showcased rising stars prompt questions about who votes for rock at the Grammys — and what needs to be done for the awards to recognize new blood.

On her way to work at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in northern Alabama, D'Koya Mathis takes her 2-year-old daughter Zharia to Ms. Pat's Child Care & Development Center.

An Alabama manufacturer shows how to retain working moms: child care

Child care has long been seen as a problem for mothers to solve. Now employers see it's their issue too. In Alabama, a carmaker is working with a tech company to help employees find and pay for care.

A pedestrian crosses First Avenue as a winter storm sweeps over the intermountain West, plunging temperatures into the single digits and bringing along a light snow in its wake Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Denver.

Millions across the U.S. brace for plummeting temperatures and winter storms

Residents along the East Coast, from the Northern Plains to the tip of Maine, are bracing for several inches of snow on Sunday followed by dangerously cold temperatures.

A digital collage-style illustration depicting themes of incarceration and forced labor. In the center, a person wearing a prison jumpsuit stands with their hands cuffed behind their back, overlaid with barbed wire. To the left, a grainy black-and-white photo of a person in tattered clothing suggests historical forced labor or slavery. On the right, two incarcerated individuals wearing uniforms labeled "CDCR PRISON" perform construction work. The background consists of layered textures, muted earth tones, and distressed effects, visually connecting past and present systems of confinement and labor exploitation.

Californians rejected an anti-slavery ballot measure. Lawmakers want to try again

Californians rejected the anti-slavery ballot measure Proposition 6, which would have forbid forced prison labor. Reparations advocates want to try again in 2026.

Day of the Dead Concert: Lady Dottie & The Diamonds w/ Rey Wolf

Come jam with San Diego’s award-winning blues band! Join us for The Day of the Dead Concert on Saturday, Nov. 2 | 6-9 p.m. This will be an unforgettable night of music and fun–-don’t miss this electrifying performance! LADY DOTTIE: Originally a gospel singer, Dorothy Mae “Lady Dottie” Whitsett’s early career included performing with Kool and the Gang and Clarence Carter, among others. Back then, she called herself Miss Dynamite, moving around from residences in Alabama, New Jersey, Portland, Seattle, and Atlanta. REY WOLF: El Rey’s vocals capture the allure of early Hollywood crooners, the vulnerability of Roy Orbison, and the raw power of Howlin’ Wolf. Like a David Lynch film, the juxtaposition between El Rey’s dark ballads and the light of romance can feel familiar, but always carries with it a more complex undertow waiting to pull you in. This is your chance to experience live music at its best, surrounded by a vibrant atmosphere and fellow music lovers. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to see music at one of its highest levels! Get here early! Grab some food and drinks while you sit back and enjoy the evening! Show up and let the good times roll! Day of the Dead Cocktail Specials Oaxacan Old Fashioned: Union Mezcal, Fresh Orange Juice, Ancho Chile Syrup, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Smoked Arbol Chili Bitters. Aztec Aguafresca: Volcan Blanco Tequila, Pierre Ferraro Dry Curacao, Achiote, Cinnamon, and Blood Orange, Lime, Pomegranate, and Passionfruit Juices. All ages | No Refunds | No Pets

Prosecutors Jessica Rock, right, and K.C. Pagnotta pose with Baby Shark — who was rescued from the alleged dogfighting operation as a puppy in 2022 — at the sentencing last week.

A man was sentenced to 475 years for dogfighting. The sport is surprisingly prevalent

A man who was arrested with over 100 dogs and equipment at his Georgia home got the maximum sentence last week. Prosecutors hope it sheds light on the prevalence of dogfighting, a felony in the U.S.

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