Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
The Big Debate: Soccer Or Football?
Every four years during the World Cup, it becomes a much bigger debate: Why do Americans call it soccer instead of football? You might be surprised to learn where "soccer" gets its roots.
Republican Abortion Rights Activist Reacts To Kennedy Retirement
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Susan Bevan, co-chairwoman of the Republican Majority for Choice, about her decision to close the organization.
Minneapolis Investigates Police Use Of Ketamine On Suspects
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Star Tribune reporter Andy Mannix about the investigation into the Minneapolis police and EMTs sedating people in custody.
Barbershop: Democratic Strategy
Michel Martin talks election surprises and Justice Kennedy's departure with former Sen. Barbara Boxer; Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona; and Julian Ivey, who's running for Maryland's House of Delegates.
Capital Gazette Shooting Rocks Annapolis Community
Annapolis is still coming to terms after the attack on their local newspaper.
After Reunification Deadlines, A Plan To Transfer Families To Detention Centers
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to immigration lawyer Sarah Plastino about the Trump administration's plans to detain immigrant families and children longer than 20 days.
Why Chicago's 'Gang Book' Is A Problem For Communities Of Color
The Chicago Crime Commission recently published an update to its gang book. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Columbia University professor Desmond Patton about the book and why it's problematic for communities of color.