Jun 17 Watch 8:25 'The Price of Exclusion' explores lasting impact of racial inequality in medicine By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold A century ago, Black physicians built hospitals, clinics and medical schools across the South – only to see them dismantled by policy, segregation and an influential report. Investigative journalist Nicole Carr traces that history through her own family and found… Continue watching
Jun 17 Listen Again: Dave Chappelle on Trump and the importance of comedy By Amna Nawaz We’re revisiting our episode with comedian Dave Chappelle, who sat down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech, the importance of local journalism and why he doesn’t regret his controversial… Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 7:38 Shockoe Institute explores enduring impact of slavery and how to expand freedom today By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte, Jiaya Echevarria The Shockoe Institute in Richmond, Virginia, opened its doors this spring to try to open minds about the enduring impact of enslavement and how to seek solutions to improve civic life now. Amna Nawaz has a look at the effort… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 6:56 New book explores America's history of celebrating freedom while excluding millions By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson The United States is preparing to mark 250 years since its founding, a milestone often framed as a celebration of democracy, freedom and national promise. But Eddie Glaude Jr. argues that America’s anniversaries have always been shadowed by a deeper… Continue watching
Jun 15 South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press Globally celebrated South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, who performed at Nelson Mandela ’s 1994 presidential inauguration, has died at age 91, his family announced in a statement Monday. Continue reading
Jun 15 Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamation By Associated Press Banks contends in the lawsuit filed Saturday that they edited her interviews to create a false narrative. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 3:15 Remembering revolutionary painter David Hockney and his artistic legacy By Jeffrey Brown, Kayan Taraporevala British artist and painter David Hockney, one of the most celebrated art icons of the 20th and 21st centuries, died at the age of 88. Jeffrey Brown has a look at his life and legacy. Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch 9:52 Bruce Springsteen on 'critical patriotism' and the power of protest music By Geoff Bennett, Sam Weber The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University features exhibits dedicated to one of New Jersey’s most famous sons while also exploring the broader story of American music. Geoff Bennett met with "The Boss" to discuss the center,… Continue watching
Jun 12 Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36 By Maria Sherman, Associated Press Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. Continue reading
Jun 12 WATCH LIVE: Scaffolding goes up at Kennedy Center ahead of deadline to remove Trump's name By Steven Sloan, Associated Press A judge on Friday denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause a ruling ordering President Donald Trump’s name removed from building. Yet the Kennedy Center's leadership didn't abandon its legal efforts to keep Trump's name in place. Continue reading