Prosecution and defense present closing arguments in trial of Sean Combs
NPR's Anastasia Tsioulcas discusses the closing arguments in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of hip hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
For This Family, India's COVID-19 Surge Was Personal
One family describes racing against time to try and find an intensive care unit bed during India's COVID-19 surge.
Rev. Al Sharpton Reflects After Delivering Andrew Brown Jr.'s Eulogy
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rev. Al Sharpton, who delivered the eulogy at the funeral of Andrew Brown, Jr. He talks about the family's request to deliver special remarks and reflections.
From Courtroom To Club: Massachusetts Is Getting Creative To Hold Safe Trials
Many of the older courtrooms in Massachusetts aren't equipped for trials during a pandemic. So the state has had to get creative. Wedding venues, and even a nightclub, are now hosting court.
A New Focus Group Investigated How People Have Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
What makes vaccine-hesitant people change their minds and get the shot? A new focus group talked to people who explain how they got past their concerns.
What A $577 Million Settlement Will Mean For Maryland HBCUs
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel of The Washington Post about Maryland's settlement of a lawsuit related to underfunding of the state's HBCUs.
W. Kamau Bell Is A 'Wall-Tearer-Downer' In 'United Shades Of America'
The comedian says he sees himself as a "forever student" and his show, United Shades of America, is sort of like "Sesame Street for grown-ups." The sixth season premieres Sunday on CNN.
Former Education Secretary On Biden's Plan To Make College More Affordable
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings about President Biden's plan for tuition-free community college.
Journalist Digs Into Sen. Tim Scott's 'Tidy' Origin Story After Comments On Racism
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington Post journalist Glenn Kessler about his recent piece looking at the Republican senator's background.
Nashville Nonprofit Shifts From Financial Help To Mental Health
People who work in the music industry need more than economic bailouts. An aid group based in Nashville is now providing money for mental health assistance to people who haven't had work for a year.
With 'Trojan Horse' Animation, 'Yasuke' Creators Honor True Story Of Black Samurai
A new anime series on Netflix brings a little-known figure from Japanese feudal history to the small screen: Yasuke. A Black samurai portrayed as an aging, stoic loner reflecting on his past.
