Diane di Prima, Beat Poet And Activist, Dead At 86
Di Prima wrote over 40 books of poetry and memoir, including her collection the radical and political Revolutionary Letters,
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'Kindred' Dismantles Simplistic Views Of Neanderthals
Rebecca Wragg Sykes describes evidence showing that as innovative tool- and fire-makers, Neanderthals adapted to changing climates, adopted symbolic cultural practices and expressed profound emotions.
Washington Post Critic Says 'Trump Has Unwittingly Enabled' Discussions Of Race
Carlos Lozada tells NPR: "It's ironic that a president with such a negative force for race relations" and women's rights has presided over a period where both groups feel more empowered to speak out.
Ex-Federal Prosecutor Speaks Out About Trump's Justice Department
A former prosecutor on special counsel Robert Mueller's team explores options for bringing President Trump, his family members and associates to justice whenever Trump leaves office.
Marcus Samuelsson: Erasing Black Culinary History Ignores 'The Soul Of American Food'
"We've been programmed to say great stuff comes from Europe and not from Africa," Samuelsson says. The chef's new book, The Rise, is a celebration of Black excellence in the culinary world.
'American Utopia' Book Argues For The Reincarnation Of Hope In The American Project
The work is much more like reading a book-length poem than reading a play, though few poems or poetry collections come filled with charming illustrations of trees, dancers, and party-hatted dogs.
Harold McGee Goes On A Sniffing Expedition For New Book, 'Nose Dive'
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro speaks with author Harold McGee about his new book, Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells.
'To Hold Up The Sky' Asks A Simple Question: What If ... ?
Cixin Liu's latest collection — made up of several decades' worth of stories — showcases a science fiction that harks back to the earliest days of the genre, before grimdark or galactic empires.
New Book Examines How The First Amendment Sits At The Forefront In An Election Year
Right now, we have "an entire government apparatus designed to foster falsehoods," says editor Ellis Cose, who has written a new book, The Short Life and Curious Death of Free Speech in America.
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder On Her New Book, 'The Purpose of Power'
Alicia Garza, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter, reflects on her past two decades of activism, the upcoming election and her new book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart.