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Podcast explores police killing of Manuel Ellis, as officers go on trial
Sunday, September 24, 2023
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Mayowa Aina, host of the KNKX podcast The Walk Home, about the police killing of an unarmed Black man, Manuel Ellis. The police officers are now on trial.
How to balance your digital life past just logging off
Monday, November 28, 2022
Lots of people struggle to put their phone down. And lots of solutions say to just log off, but it's not always that easy. NPR's Life Kit podcast has tips on how to log off.
Life Kit: How to log off
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Lots of people struggle to put their phone down. And lots of solutions say to just log off, but it's not always that easy. NPR's Life Kit has tips on how to log off.
They Dress From The Bottom Up: Sneakerheads Converge In D.C.
Sunday, September 08, 2019
Thousands of Sneakerheads throng the nation's capital to attend Sneaker Con in search of some of the most popular and rare footwear in the industry. Organizers expect about 10,000 attendees.
Baltimore Chef Throws 1619 Dinner
Sunday, September 01, 2019
A Baltimore chef invites guests to learn about the history of slavery in the U.S. through dishes and dialogue.
Pokémon World Championships In Washington, D.C.
Sunday, August 18, 2019
It's the final day of the 2019 Pokémon World Championships. The world's best Pokémon players are competing in Washington, D.C., for a share of $500,000 in prize money.
As Heat Wave Hits U.S., Air Conditioning Units Struggle To Keep People Cool
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Millions of Americans are suffering through a heat wave, and HVAC workers are trying to keep up with calls for help.
Do You Post About Your Kids Online — And Talk With Them About It? Tell Us Your Story
Friday, February 22, 2019
We want to hear from any parents who have posted about their children online and have had a conversation about that practice with their kids.
To Get To College, It Helps Black Students To Have A Black Teacher Early On
Friday, January 11, 2019
New research shows that black teachers have a much stronger effect on black students than previously thought.
What Educators Need To Know About Teaching Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Potlucks and school plays are fun ways to learn about the first Thanksgiving. But the holiday isn't a celebration for everyone and navigating that nuance can be difficult for some educators.
Legacy Admissions Offer An Advantage — And Not Just At Schools Like Harvard
Sunday, November 04, 2018
The practice dates back to the 1920s, when a new cohort of students — many of them Jewish and/or immigrants — were vying for space at American universities.
This Halloween: Be Careful How You 'Hang' Your Decorations
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Sure, you want your house to look as scary as possible. But certain haunting images are better left in the past.