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Books

The rise in book banning

Conservative groups are pushing to pull books on issues of race, gender, sexuality, LGTBQ topics, and history. What's behind this rise in book challenges and what's at risk?

Air Date: February 4, 2022 10:00 am

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Minnesota Duluth forward Noah Cates skates against Minnesota during an NCAA hockey game on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
International
Sports

Without NHL pros in the Olympics, USA Hockey turns to vets and newcomers with local ties

NHL players won’t play in the Olympics, but in their place, veterans and newcomers have stepped up to fill their place, some of whom have local ties.

4 years ago

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Operatic soprano Angel Blue rehearses with the Philadelphia Orchestra for a performance of ''This Is Not a Small Voice.'' The poem by Sonia Sanchez was put to music by Valerie Coleman. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Poetry

Sonia Sanchez poem ‘This is Not A Small Voice’ is now a piece of orchestral music

Composer Valerie Coleman said the words of Sanchez’s poem about the innocence of Black children naturally translated to notes for a new work by the Philadelphia Orchestra.

4 years ago

Listen 2:04
DeeSoul Carson (left), performs a group poem at the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI). (Photo courtesy of DeeSoul Carson)
The Pulse
Performing Arts
Poetry

Does the feedback in creative writing workshops make for better writing?

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and scie ...

4 years ago

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Anne Ishii pictured outside in Arden, Delaware
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Anne Ishii on her roles as writer, advocate, and now, host of WHYY-TV’s ‘Movers & Makers’

Anne Ishii spoke with WHYY’s “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn about the new season and her dedication to leadership within the arts community and beyond.

4 years ago

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United States' Weston McKennie (8) celebrates a goal with teammates Kellyn Acosta (23), Reggie Cannon (4), Antonee Robinson (5), Tim Weah, (21) and Ricardo Pepi (18) during the first half of the team's FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match against Honduras, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Sports

McKennie goal gets U.S. going in frigid 3-0 win vs. Honduras

The Americans emerged from the pandemic-prompted winter session in second place in the CONCACAF group with three matches in March to go.

4 years ago

Carol Bouvard of Switzerland during training for the Mixed Team Aerials at the FIS Freestyle Ski and World Championships on February 07, 2019 at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
NPR
International
Sports

Here are the 7 new Olympic events to watch in Beijing

The 2022 Winter Olympics are set to begin this week in Beijing, China. And viewers will be able to tune into a series of new events appearing at the Games.

4 years ago

Left: Untitled
Kara Walker, 'Untitled 1', 
1995; Right: Wilmer Wilson IV. 'Pres' (2017). (Courtesy of The Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection)
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

‘Artists need to be seen’: A private collection of works by young Black artists goes public

The Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection is on a mission to amplify the stories and works of young Black artists.

4 years ago

Todd Rundgren performs at the Broward Center
Music

Todd Rundgren’s ‘Something/Anything?’ celebrated with a 50th anniversary charity tribute album

Proceeds from the ‘Someone/Anyone?’ tribute album will benefit the Spirit of Harmony Foundation started by Upper Darby’s favorite son.

4 years ago

Listen 7:05
The names and faces of gamers are shown as they compete in a round of the League of Legends championship series video game competition
Business
New Jersey
Sports
Technology

Esports betting gets underway in New Jersey

While sports betting is not a significant part of casinos’ bottom lines overall, the industry is still trying to get a piece of the electronic action.

4 years ago

The New York Times has purchased the online word game Wordle has that took off last fall, with people posting their daily scores. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
NPR
Media

The New York Times buys Wordle

The game, created by Josh Wardle, will initially continue to be free to play.

4 years ago

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning the men's singles final match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 31, 2022. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by MARTIN KEEP/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Sports

Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open and claims record for most men’s Grand Slam titles

4 years ago

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick, left, makes a save on a shot from Philadelphia Flyers' Isaac Ratcliffe (76) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Philadelphia
Sports

Laughton scores in OT, Flyers top Kings to snap 13-game skid

Gerry Mayhew also scored for the Flyers, who picked up their first victory since Dec. 29.

4 years ago

Singer Joni Mitchell attends a reception for Kennedy Center honorees hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden in the East Room at the White House on December 5, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
NPR
Media
Music

Joni Mitchell joins Neil Young in protest against Spotify

The singer-songwriter is the first high-profile musician to join Young's protest against the streaming service over its hosting of Joe Rogan's podcast.

4 years ago

Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts in the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
NPR
Sports

Questions mount about whether Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL

ESPN reported that Brady, considered by many the greatest quarterback to ever play, was retiring. But his agent would not confirm it, prompting questions and confusion.

4 years ago

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