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The U.S. celebrated this year’s Independence Day amid nationwide protests and calls for systemic reforms. Watch five young descendants of Frederick Douglass read excerpts of his famous speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" which asks all of us to consider America's long history of denying equal rights to Black Americans.
The pandemic put naturalization ceremonies on hold in March. But over the past few weeks, thousands of immigrants have safely become U.S. citizens thanks to naturalization drive-throughs, where prospective citizens take the final step toward citizenship without leaving their cars.
If you're confused about the spread of COVID-19 in your community, you're not alone. Researchers at Harvard have developed a new interactive, color-coded tool that shows the threat level in every county in the country. Click here to see how your community is doing.
The nation’s top pediatricians are calling for children to go back to school this fall — if and when it can be done safely. A new report from The American Academy of Pediatrics says remote learning is likely to result in severe learning loss and increased social isolation, which can breed longer-term serious social, emotional and health issues.
Economists are worried that the pandemic will reverse the economic gains women have made in the workplace over the past few decades. One reason for the backslide is the so-called "motherhood penalty," which could be kicked into high gear now that women are being forced out of the workplace because of fewer child care options — especially now that kids are home.
This week, Hong Kong police arrested dozens of people who were protesting a new draconian national security law passed by China. The law criminalizes four types of activity — secession, subversion of state power, terrorism and collusion with foreign entities — and carries a penalty of up to life in prison. NPR’s Emily Feng has five takeaways on what the ruling means for Hong Kong citizens. |
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Pay attention to what's going on in your own backyard, says ornithologist Viviana Ruiz Gutierrez. There's likely an amazing bird show happening every day. In this episode of the Short Wave podcast, Gutierrez provides a primer on migration, mating dances and nesting, and tips on how to be hospitable to the birds in your neighborhood. (Listen here)
Most of us would give anything to be happier. Psychologist Laurie Santos, host of The Happiness Lab podcast, shares the science of cultivating gratitude and reframing positive thinking. Santos also teaches a class on the science of happiness at Yale University; it is the most popular course in the university's 300-year history. (Listen here or read the story) |
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For months, Joe Biden has been facing growing demands to choose a Black woman as his running mate. But many progressives are loudly calling for Biden to pick Elizabeth Warren. They insist the liberal senator, who has long been a darling of the left, would help the presumptive Democratic nominee win over skeptical young voters. (Listen here or read the story)
It's Been A Minute host Sam Sanders spoke to Kenya Young, executive producer of Morning Edition and mother of three boys, about "the talk" that Black parents have with their kids, particularly their sons, about how they should deal with police if they encounter law enforcement. (Listen here) |
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Baseball's Negro leagues should never have had to exist, but they sure had some glorious players and times. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the 100th anniversary of National Negro League, which was created as a response to segregation in Major League Baseball. (Listen here or read the story)
Some white Americans these days are struggling to understand how racism is rooted in their country. They may find answers in some surprising places, like their own churches, which have at times also supported the notion of white supremacy. (Listen here or read the story)
On July 4, 1970, Casey Kasem began counting down music’s biggest hits on American Top 40. On any given week, the syndicated show could feature a ballad, next to a country song, next to a funk song, next to a rock song. The show became a national obsession, but 50 years ago, it was considered a risky idea. (Listen here or read the story) |
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