'I May Destroy You' Is HBO's New Unforgettable, Unmissable Drama
A new drama series showcases writer and actor Michaela Coel in the story of a woman whose life is upended by sexual assault.
Arts & Life
In 'Cry Havoc,' Former Charlottesville Mayor Details A Tragic Day
"The value of having fought for things and standing at the end, having the experience of having fought for them in the real world, there's nothing like it," Michael Signer tells NPR.
W. Kamau Bell On The Role Of Comedy During Crisis
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with comedian W. Kamau Bell about the ongoing protests across the country in response to racial injustice and police violence and the role of comedy in times of crisis.
Not My Job: We Quiz Lip Sync Star Sarah Cooper On Badly Dubbed Movies
Comedian Sarah Cooper makes TikTok videos of herself perfectly lip-syncing President Trump's actual speeches, so we've invited her to play a game called "Dubbing Trouble."
This List Of Books, Films And Podcasts About Racism Is A Start, Not A Panacea
We've compiled a list of places you can go to learn more about systemic racism — acknowledging that, while it's important to have information, this list is not a prescription.
Your Bookshelf May Be Part Of The Problem
Anti-racist reading lists are making the rounds right now — and they can be useful if people do the work of reading. But critic Juan Vidal suggests you look closer to home, to your own bookshelf.
In 'A Burning,' Striving, Dreaming And Joking In The Face Of Oppression
Megha Majumdar's new novel is set during the aftermath of a terror attack in India, and examines the intersecting lives of three people affected by the events and the government's response.
New Netflix Documentary Details A Romance Kept Secret For Nearly 70 Years
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Pat Henschel about the new film A Secret Love, which documents her 72-year relationship with her late partner Terry Donohue.
10-Year-Old Girl Sends Art Kits To Kids In Crisis During Pandemic
Chelsea Phaire is using her stay-at-home time during the pandemic to expand her charity and to send more art supplies to children in foster care. She shares what motivates her.
Brit Bennett Set Her Novel 50 Years Ago — She Didn't Expect It To Be 'Timely'
The Vanishing Half is about African American twins — one lives as a black woman, the other "passes" as white. Passing is "an act of self-creation and also an act of self-destruction," Bennett says.