This rare stamp sold for a record $2 million
Scott Trepel of Seigel Auction Galleries describes the rare "Inverted Jenny" stamp that sold for a record $2 million.
History
Passions between lawmakers spilling into violence are nothing new on Capitol Hill
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Yale historian Joanne Freeman, author of The Field of Blood, about recent altercations between lawmakers in Congress.
HBCUs recruit international athletes for tennis. Some are calling it into question
When it come to tennis, many historically Black colleges and universities recruit international players, despite growth in the sport among African Americans
Roland Pattillo helped keep Henrietta Lacks' story alive. It's key to his legacy
Lacks, a Black mother in Baltimore, died from cervical cancer in 1951. Her tumor cells, taken without her knowledge, became the first successful "immortal" cell line, and used for medical research.
Remembering Dr. Roland Pattillo and his quest to honor the memory of Henrietta Lacks
For decades, Dr. Roland Pattillo pushed to get Henrietta Lacks' name in the public eye. Lacks was a Black cancer patient whose cells were harvested and used for medical research without her consent.
A look inside the world of the real life Mr. Chow
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michael Chow, also known as Mr. Chow, about his restaurant empire, his art, and his family history.
'Defining Courage' tells the story of WWII 'Nisei' soldiers
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with David Ono about his new stage show, Defining Courage, which shares the story of Japanese-American troops born in the U.S. but seen as the enemy by their own government.
The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China for anniversary of historic 1973 trip
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with violinist Davyd Booth, who was part of the Philadelphia Orchestra's historic 1973 tour of China.
'Half American' explores how Black WWII servicemen were treated better abroad
Though more than one million Black Americans contributed to the war effort, historian Matthew Delmont says a military uniform offered no protection from racism. Originally broadcast Nov. 8, 2022.
How American Girl dolls became a part of American culture
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks about their new book Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can't Quit American Girl.