The Phenomenon Of The ‘Well Read Black Girl’ Book Club
Glory Edim loves to read and talk about what she is reading. So she started the ‘Well Read Black Girl’ book club that became a national phenomenon.
Major Ballet Shoe Supplier Diversifies Their Shoes
This week Freed of London released its new line of ballet shoes for dancers of color. We hear from black professional and student ballerinas about what this news means to them.
Michelle Obama Tells NPR She ‘Never Ever’ Would Have Chosen Politics For Herself
“It was very difficult being married to a man that felt like politics was his destiny,” the former first lady tells All Things Considered host Audie Cornish in a wide-ranging interview about her life.
Man Suspected Of Mailing Pipe Bombs Is Indicted And Faces Life In Prison
A 30-count indictment was handed up in Manhattan federal court on Friday for Cesar Sayoc, the Florida man who is accused of sending pipe bombs by mail to prominent Trump critics.
Driver Who Slammed Into Church Bus Sentenced To 55 Years In Prison
Thirteen people on the bus were killed. Jack Young made a tearful apology to the victims’ families on Friday. He was under the influence of drugs when he drove head-on into the bus.
What Do Blue And Red America Have In Common? Craft Breweries — And More
There are some things in America that you can find in both Montana and Manhattan.
Mourning Thousand Oaks Community Now Threatened By Wildfires
Authorities are continuing to investigate what happened Wednesday night when a gunman killed 12 people in a mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, Calif. They are looking for a possible motive.
Campaign Manager For Stacey Abrams Discusses Challenge In Georgia Gubernatorial Race
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Lauren Groh-Wargo, campaign manager for Stacey Abrams, about the legal action they are taking to challenge the results of Georgia’s gubernatorial race.
The Latest In Georgia’s Gubernatorial Race That’s Not Yet Over
Friday is the deadline for provisional ballots in Georgia to be accepted.
California Wildfires Destroy Town, Threatens Others And Forces Mass Evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire roared through the town of Paradise, Calif., on Thursday, destroying thousands of structures. The fire now threatens the much larger city of Chico.
Investigators Still Looking For A Motive Behind Thousand Oaks Shooting
As details are put together of the police response to the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, Calif., there are questions about whether the alleged gunman could have been stopped sooner.
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