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Civil rights organizations can be credited with assisting African Americans with social, political and economic advancements. Now that achievements have been made, what's the current mission of these organizations? Are they outdated, or are they still useful? Reporter Allison Keyes begins her two-part, in-depth look at civil rights organizations.

Not long ago, Manon Martin was an accountant in Seattle, balancing books and analyzing financial data. But those days are over for Martin, who decided to exchange that career for a new one -- in belly dancing.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in Moscow's Red Square during a Victory Day celebration, telling troops that they are fighting in Ukraine "so that nobody forgets the lessons of World War II."

It has been one year since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, but in roughly half of the country it is still not an official day off.

A Tribe Called Quest frontman is the first artistic director for hip-hop culture at the Kennedy Center. He discusses the cultural levity of his appointment and the current political climate.

It is unclear what led to the deaths of the young people, who were reportedly attending a party to celebrate the end of winter school exams.

On Sunday, churchgoers will celebrate Juneteenth during their worship services. Members of the clergy reflect on the role of the church and the holiday marking the notification of the end of slavery.

The town of Surfside, Fla., is honoring the victims of the condominium collapse with a memorial, as a federal investigation into what caused the collapse proceeds.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with civil rights activist Xernona Clayton about growing up in segregation, her first racist experience and working with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

How big a threat is the impeachment probe into President Trump? The matter of Hillary Clinton's emails is not over. And, Hong Kong is on edge ahead of China's milestone anniversary on Tuesday.