Rhiannon Giddens Receives MacArthur 'Genius' Grant
Renowned musician and Greensboro native Rhiannon Giddens is among the newest MacArthur "genius" grant recipients.
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Starting School At The University That Enslaved Her Ancestors
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talked to Mélisande Short-Colomb, whose family was once enslaved by Georgetown University. Now, at 63, Short-Colomb has enrolled as a freshman there.
When 'Where Are You From?' Takes You Someplace Unexpected
The "DNA Discussion Project" brings students, staff and faculty at West Chester University together to learn about their genetic heritage. For some people, the revelations are hard to digest.
Detroit 1967: There's Still A Debate Over What To Call It
The unrest in the Motor City a half-century ago this summer left 43 dead. It was one of the most devastating episodes of civil conflict in the 20th century. But was it a riot or a rebellion?
Seattle Shooting Raises Questions About Officers' De-Escalation Efforts
Two Seattle police officers shot and killed Charleena Lyles on Sunday. Her family is accusing the officers of not doing enough to de-escalate an encounter with a person known to have mental problems.
In NYC, Activism Begins With Lessons In Theater
Wielding techniques from the global Theatre of the Oppressed movement used to train activists, one group challenges people to think beyond labels.
Black Ministry Students At Duke Say They Face Unequal Treatment And Racism
The dean says pushing the school to be a more diverse and inclusive environment is a top priority.
'Black-ish' Star Yara Shahidi, An Unofficial Ambassador For Gen Z
Yara Shahidi is not all like the character she plays on ABC's Black-ish. But the actor and her character have hit a lot of the same milestones at the same time.
The Modern Newsroom Is Stuck Behind The Gender And Color Line
As newsgathering and reporting intensify, diversity, inclusion and representation appear to have flatlined in the last decade.
At TED This Week, Two Speakers Got To The Root Of Things
At the TED Conference in Vancouver this week, two Fellows, Devita Davison and Damon Davis talked about putting ideas to work to invigorate marginalized communities from within.