Drag artists are getting attacked. This safety handbook aims to help
A group of drag queens from across the country and their supporters are releasing a handbook to help performers navigate a landscape of increasing threats of harassment and violence.
Agency And Perseverance: Pastor Reflects On New Year's Eve Watch Night Services
Host Michel Martin talks with Rev. William H. Lamar IV, pastor of Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., about the message of his New Year's Eve Watch Night service this year.
How Our Entertainment Changed In 2020
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Aisha Harris, host of the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, and NPR Music's Stephen Thompson, about how the events of 2020 have forever changed the entertainment industry.
Austin Guitarist Sees His Music In A 'New Way' After Suffering Stroke
In Austin, Texas, an accomplished writer and guitarist suffered a devastating stroke. He lost use of his strumming hand. But he still found a way to continue making beautiful music on his guitar.
Trade Friction, Economic Costs Follow Brexit Deal
The English channel might seem a little bit wider on Saturday, the day after the new more distant relationship between Britain and the European Union came into effect.
72-Year-Old Gardener Goes Viral On Twitter After Posting Photos Of His Big Vegetables
Gerald Stratford is a British gardener who's into growing big vegetables. He became an internet sensation after photos of his big veg went viral last year.
Saudi Arabia Sentences Prominent Women's Rights Activist To Nearly 6 Years In Prison
A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced Loujain al-Hathloul, a prominent Saudi female activist, to five years and eight months in prison. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with her sister Alia al-Hathloul.
What The End Of Brexit Means For Trade And Travel Between U.K. And Europe
New Year's Day marks the start of the new relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, which will make the borders harder to cross.
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.
Robyn Schall On Her New Year's Resolutions For 2021
Comedian Robyn Schall went viral for a video reading through her 2020 goals, which was blown apart by the pandemic. She shares with NPR her New Year's resolutions for 2021.
Congress Restores Medicaid To Pacific Islanders In U.S.
Congress has restored Medicaid to Pacific Islanders legally residing in the U.S. under a military and economic Compact. The original entitlement was nullified in the 1990s during welfare reform.