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'Wilhemina's War' Explores Barriers To AIDS Treatment In U.S. South

4:44pm February 29, 2016

by Alexandra Starr

While many Americans now view HIV and AIDS as survivable conditions, treatment and care can still be difficult to get in the southern states, especially for African-Americans. A new Independent Lens documentary, Wilhemina's War, explores those challenges.

Encore: Hollywood Shines New 'Spotlight' On Boston Clergy Sex Abuse

4:44pm February 29, 2016

With Spotlight winning the Oscar for Best Picture, NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Sacha Pfeiffer, one of the reporters portrayed in the film who broke the story of sexual abuse by Catholic priests.

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'The Ballad Of Black Tom' Offers A Tribute And Critique Of Lovecraft

1:55pm February 29, 2016

Growing up, Victor LaValle loved reading the horror stories of H.P. Lovecraft. It wasn't until later that LaValle recognized the racism in Lovecraft's work and felt the need to respond.

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The Oscar statuette presides over the red carpet before the Academy Awards in Hollywood.

Oscars 2016: Follow Along With NPR's Live-Blog

11:38pm February 28, 2016

by Maquita Peters

The stars have taken the stage at the Academy Awards, and NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew is tweeting all the action. Check here throughout the night for their reactions and news on the winners.

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'Black-Ish' Opens Conversation About Race And Police Brutality

7:58pm February 28, 2016

Wednesday's episode of the ABC comedy "Black-ish" took a risk: It presented a dramatic look at race and police brutality. Rachel Martin talks with showrunner Kenya Barris.

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'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' Dramatizes War Reporter's Experience

10:39am February 28, 2016

In "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot," Tina Fey stars as reporter Kim Barker, on assignment in Afghanistan. Barker joins Rachel Martin to talk about the movie and war reporting.

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For the second year in a row, all of the Oscars' acting nominees are white.

Some Diverse Views From Academy Members On #OscarsSoWhite

10:38am February 28, 2016

by NPR Staff

The organization plans to increase diversity after criticism of a very white cast of nominees. A big difference in how some members feel about the changes is based on how they view the Academy's role.

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Girl Scout Cookie Unity Cheesecake: the mashup dessert you never knew you needed.

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Thin Mint Mashup: Grind Those Girl Scout Cookies Into Cheesecake

10:36am February 28, 2016

by NPR Staff

Many of us cheer Girl Scout season, but after plowing through several sleeves of Samoas, fatigue can set in. Here, Dan Pashman, host of The Sporkful, offers recipes meant to rekindle the cookie love.

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Brie Larson Channeled Own Childhood Experience Into Oscar-Nominated Role

7:41am February 28, 2016

Brie Larson is nominated for an Oscar for her role in "Room." Today we bring an alternate cut of Rachel Martin's October conversation with her.

Garmai Sumo is a nurse featured in the documentary, Body Team 12. In one scene, she shares her religious views: "When they die, the righteous will resurrect on the day of the trumpet. But everyone remain in their grave for now."

Why An Ebola Body Collector Will Be Watching The Oscars Tonight

7:00am February 28, 2016

by Marc Silver

Garmai Sumo is a 29-year-old mom and health worker who collected bodies of Ebola victims during the epidemic — and the main character of an Oscar-nominated documentary.