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Clemson's Aamir Simms (25) shoots against Auburn's Malik Dunbar (14) during a second round game of the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament last week. The NCAA will make $771 million from this year's tournament. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images hide caption

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Why Shouldn't We Pay Student-Athletes?

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Storm Reid, who plays Meg Murray in the film, arrives at the world premiere of "A Wrinkle in Time" at the El Capitan Theatre on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Los Angeles. Jordan Strauss/AP hide caption

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Felyssa Ricco stands outside the house in Hazleton, Pa., where she lives with her mother and stepfather, Kelly and Jesse Portanova. In addition to flying Old Glory and other flags, such as "Don't Tread on Me," the Portanovas sometimes fly the Confederate flag, saying it's a way of standing up to those who believe it shouldn't be displayed or who want to disregard America's history. Gillian Laub/National Geographic hide caption

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Michele Norris On The Anxiety Of White America And Her Optimism For The Future

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What Does It Mean To Be A 'Nation Of Immigrants'?

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Since no Hollywood movie with a predominantly black cast has ever had a bigger budget, there's a feeling of collective stakes Black Panther's its critical and commercial reception. Marvel/Disney/AP hide caption

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An American Marriage: Redefining The American Love Story

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Gary Lum assists his daughter, Mei Lum, with decorating the storefront window at Wing on Wo & Co. for the Lunar New Year in the Chinatown neighborhood of New York City. The family imported the unique handmade lion-head dance costume from Hong Kong nearly 50 years ago. Annie Ling for NPR hide caption

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What is love? Baby don't hurt me. Nicole Xu for NPR hide caption

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In Search Of Black-On-Black Love

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Valentine's Day cards created by artist and activist Tanzila Ahmed tackle Islamophobia with snark and humor. Courtesy of Tanzila Ahmed hide caption

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'You've Hijacked My Heart': Valentines That Fight Islamophobia With Humor

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