When Did Marriage Become So Hard?
Marriage is hard — and there are signs it's become even harder in recent decades. We examine how long-term relationships have changed, and whether we might improve marriage by asking less of it.
Arts
Artist Amy Sherald Discusses Portrait Of Former First Lady Michelle Obama
New, official portraits of former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama were unveiled Monday. NPR's Ari Shaprio speaks with Amy Sherald, the Baltimore-based artist who painted the former first lady's portrait. Sherald is known for painting African-Americans in gray tones.
'Videocracy' Looks At What Makes A Video Go Viral
A new book by Kevin Allocca, YouTube's head of culture and trends, breaks down the world of viral videos. From fans of elevators to make-your-own-slime videos, online communities that form around niche interests are as vital as the videos themselves.
Paintings Of Barack And Michelle Obama Unveiled At Portrait Gallery
The former president and first lady chose artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald — the first African-American artists to receive such a commission — to paint them for the museum's collection.
'Hello, Universe' Wins Newbery Medal, While Caldecott Goes To 'Wolf In The Snow'
The annual honors in children's literature have been awarded: Erin Entrada Kelly won the Newbery for her contribution to children's literature, and Matthew Cordell won the Caldecott for illustration.
'Black Panther' Is A Superhero Story You Haven't Seen Before — And It's Thrilling
Ryan Coogler's film, set largely in the richly imagined Afro-futurist utopia of Wakanda, is by turns intimate, immediate and — most importantly — new.
At 80, Judy Blume Reflects On Feminism, #MeToo And Keeping Margaret 12
Judy Blume's best-selling books have shaped the way we talk about puberty, periods and female sexual experiences. Those story lines take on renewed relevance amid the #MeToo movement.
Poem For Your Thoughts: Your Memories Of Love, Captured In Poetry
You shared stories of being smitten, stories of betrayal and even a love letter to a dog. Here, author Kwame Alexander selects poems that get to the heart of those experiences.
Harvey Weinstein, His Brother And Their Company Hit With Civil Rights Lawsuit
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's lawsuit threatens to unravel a reported sale of the Weinstein Company. The suit alleges violations of "civil rights, human rights, and business laws."
On Stage, In Marriage, These 2 Alvin Ailey Dancers Learned The Steps Together
Linda Celeste Sims and Glenn Allen Sims met at work — at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Over 15 years of marriage later, they have some advice for balancing it all and sustaining a marriage.