Remembering Nature Writer Barry Lopez
Lopez, who died Dec. 25, won the 1986 National Book Award for Arctic Dreams, an account of his travels in the far north over a period of four years. Originally broadcast in 1989 and 2013.
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Eric Jerome Dickey, Bestselling Author Whose Novels Focused On Black Life, Dies at 59
Much of Dickey's work, including 1996's Sister, Sister, was centered on strong Black female characters. He wrote 29 books and sold more than 7 million copies worldwide.
Remembering Colorado Activist Rita Martinez
Community organizer Rita Martinez died last month of COVID-19 at age 65. Martinez spent decades fighting for the rights of Chicano and Indigenous people in Pueblo, Colo.
Former Students Remember Joe Clark, Educator Who Inspired 'Lean On Me'
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life and legacy of famed educator Joe Clark with two of his former students, Thomas and Debra McEntyre. Clark died this week at the age of 82.
Enigmatic Rapper And Producer MF DOOM Dead At 49
Rapper MF DOOM died on Oct. 31 of yet-unknown causes, his wife announced on New Year's Eve on social media. He was one of hip-hop's great lyricists and one of its most mysterious figures.
Famous New Jersey Principal Joe Clark Dies At 82
Educator Joe Clark has died at age 82. He gained fame — and notoriety — in the 1980s for a tough disciplinary record as principal of Eastside High School in Paterson, N.J.
MF DOOM, Intricate And Enigmatic Rapper And Producer, Dead At 49
Daniel Dumile, the rapper and producer best known as MF DOOM, died Oct. 31, according to Facebook message posted Thursday by his wife.
Rapper And Producer MF DOOM Dead At 49
The enigmatic rapper MF DOOM has died, according to a statement from his wife posted onto social media. Doom was known for his multiple personas and love of wordplay.
'Do What's Right And Have Fun': Remembering A Mother With A Fighting Spirit
Rosella Liscum died at age 101 last week after contracting COVID-19. At StoryCorps in 2012, she told her daughter, "Just do what's in your heart. Do what's right and have fun."
Pianist Claude Bolling, Creator Of Popular Jazz/Classical Suites, Has Died
The French jazz pianist was best known for his 1975 collaboration with classical flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal. It stayed on the Billboard charts for more than ten years.