How Craig Melvin is teaching his 2 biracial kids about race

Finding the best protein bars, and Hoda's daughter Haley visits TODAY   THIS IS TODAY February 28, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY Two men were found guilty of murder in the killing of iconic Run-D.M.C. deejay Jam Master Jay, nearly 22 years after his death. Plus, TODAY's Craig Melvin reflects on raising biracial children, and how to find the healthiest protein bars.   The Latest   [Two men were found guilty of murder in the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C.'s Jam Master Jay.]( A New York jury found [two men guilty of murder]( yesterday in the 2002 [killing of Jam Master Jay]( from the iconic hip-hop trio Run-D.M.C. Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington were accused of killing the deejay, born Jason Mizell, in a drug deal. Federal prosecutors have said Mizell got involved in cocaine trafficking in the mid-1990s as Run-D.M.C.'s notoriety was fading. In 2002, Washington and Jordan entered a recording studio in Queens, where Jordan shot Mizell twice at close range, prosecutors alleged. [Here's the latest](. [Craig Melvin opens up about raising mixed-race children: ‘We figure it out as we go along.']( TODAY's [Craig Melvin]( admittedly never thought about raising biracial children when he and his wife, Lindsay Czarniak, were first together. In a first-person essay for Black History Month, he writes about how he and Czarniak have since approached raising son Delano, 9, and daughter Sibby, 7, as [their two kids begin to identify with a race](. "What we have done, deliberately, is really try to expose our kids to both of our backgrounds," Craig wrote. He shared how he has taught his children about Black history, and how the stardom of Kansas Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is biracial, has hit home for Delano. [Read the essay here](. [🍫 Are protein bars good for you? Dietitians reveal the healthiest options.]( [Protein bars]( can be the perfect on-the-go snack to supplement your daily intake, but they are not all created equal. Dietitian Caroline Susie told us that some protein bars are essentially "glorified candy bars," and studying the ingredients is crucial to avoid added sugar and saturated fat. To help, here are [five things to look for in a healthy protein bar](. We also have other options for protein-filled snacks besides bars. [See them all here](. [🧴 Amazon February best-sellers: Shop anti-aging skin care, a 'shacket' and more — from $9.]( Before February is over, hop on these [Amazon favorites]( with an exclusive code for TODAY fans! Check out deals on a denim "shacket" (a combo of a shirt and jacket), a rosemary oil to help with hair loss, vitamin C serum and more bestsellers. [Shop them all here](.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. [When is the best time to wake up?]( It's a simple question, but there's no concrete answer. It's less about the exact time, Dr. Daniel Barone of the Weill Cornell Center for Sleep Medicine told us, and more about whether that time allows you to [sleep enough hours](, remain consistent and get exposed to some sunlight in the morning. Your ideal wake-up time should be no less than seven hours after your bedtime, Barone says. We also have expert advice on whether it's healthy to sleep in on weekends, and [three tips to wake up earlier]( without losing sleep.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Making a plant-based meal doesn't mean you have to miss out on a traditionally hearty dish like [Bolognese](. YouTube star and chef Radhi Devlukia-Shetty stopped by the TODAY kitchen to share her meatless [walnut-lentil Bolognese]( that's loaded with veggies and herbs. Her healthy spin on the classic sauce includes walnuts, lentils, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning and asafoetida, a spice often used in Indian food. [Get the recipe](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Best field trip ever! Hoda Kotb scored some serious mom points with her daughter [Haley and her first-grade classmates]( yesterday by [inviting all of them to Studio 1A]( in Manhattan to visit TODAY. Haley, 7, and about 20 other students cheered on Hoda and co-host Jenna Bush Hager as they hosted the fourth hour of the show. "Hoda is now the most popular mom in the whole school," Jenna announced. [See the cute moment here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Nicoletta Richardson Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](