A fire has destroyed Memphis' historic Clayborn Temple
The historic Clayborn Temple was destroyed in a Monday morning fire in Memphis. It was a landmark of the Civil Rights movement and was a gathering place of striking sanitation workers in 1968.
Investigators Looking For Leads In New York City Explosion
New York police, the FBI and other agencies are investigating a bombing in Manhattan Saturday that injured 29 people.
U.S. Airstrike In Syria Throws Wrench In Cease-Fire Plans
A U.S. airstrike on Syrian military forces aligned with Bashar Assad has challenged the already tenuous cease-fire in Syria.
Blogger Luvvie Ajayi Is Judging You With Her New Book
Blogger Luvvie Ajayi discusses her new book I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual, which has her takes on pop culture and more.
First Woman Sworn In As Librarian Of Congress
Dr. Carla Hayden is the country's 14th librarian of Congress and is the first woman and first African-American to hold the job. She spent much of her career at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.
Venus Williams And Sallie Krawcheck Want Women To Invest
Tennis star Venus Williams is a backer and Sallie Krawcheck heads a new investment company aimed at women. They talk about why they think a platform like this is needed.
What's Causing The Increased Enrollment At HBCUs?
Historically black colleges and universities are having big increases in student enrollment. Dillard University president Walter Kimbrough thinks it's because of increased racial tensions on campuses.
What Is The Media's Responsibility When Reporting Hacked Information?
Does the media have a responsibility to consider the agenda of sources — especially foreign governments — when it's airing hot news that comes from hackers?
The Conflicting Narratives About Edward Snowden
Edward Snowden is having a big week, as the subject of both a laudatory new Oliver Stone biopic and a scathing report from the House Intelligence Committee. We examine the competing narratives.
A Look At Uber's Ambitions For A Driverless Future
The ride-hailing firm Uber began testing driverless cars in Pittsburgh this week. Professor and author Timothy Carone discusses the technology and risks of driverless Uber vehicles.
Documenting The History Of African-Americans In The California Gold Rush
The history of African-Americans and the California Gold Rush is a complicated one, and often overlooked. But it's part of the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.