Michel Martin appears in the following:
With The Collapse Of The ISIS 'Caliphate,' A Camera Lens Lingers On Those Left Behind
Sunday, March 24, 2019
As U.S.-backed forces fought in recent weeks to reclaim the last territory held by ISIS in Syria, photographer Felipe Dana turned his lens on the thousands of civilians rushing to evacuate.
Oakland Collective SOL Development Preserves The 'The SOL Of Black Folk'
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Members of the West Coast jazz and hip-hip group discuss SOL Development's debut album and the role music plays in community activism.
Traditional Irish Recipes To Try This St. Patrick's Day
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Irish cuisine has more to offer than just corned beef and cabbage. Award-winning Irish Chef and food writer Darina Allen shared a few of her favorite recipes.
At Lent, Catholics Reflect On Faith As Sex Abuse Scandal Shakes The Church
Sunday, March 10, 2019
On the first Sunday of Lent, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sister Joan Chittister about the holiday's meaning amid the ongoing abuse scandal.
Stella Donnelly Takes On Rock's Patriarchy With Debut Album 'Beware Of The Dogs'
Saturday, March 09, 2019
The indie rock up-and-comer from Perth, Australia, talks about her debut album, Beware of the Dogs.
'Moonlight' Writer's Broadway Debut Stars A Queer, Black 'Choir Boy'
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Like many teenage dramas. Tarell Alvin McCraney's play is set in a prep school. But this one, populated by African-American boys and infused with spirituals and step routines, is a specific story.
In New Orleans, The Fight Over Blackface Renews Scrutiny Of A Mardi Gras Tradition
Sunday, March 03, 2019
Every year, African-American members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club paint their faces black for the city's Mardi Gras celebrations. Now, they're facing calls to end the practice.
How Christian Siriano Broke The Internet With His Inclusive Design At The Oscars
Sunday, March 03, 2019
Billy Porter of the TV series Pose wore a gender bending velvet tuxedo gown to the Oscars. "[Porter] just really wanted to wear something that made him feel really good," its designer Siriano said.
Underdiagnosed Male Eating Disorders Are Becoming Increasingly Identified
Saturday, March 02, 2019
NPR's Michel Martin talks with journalist Soledad O'Brien about her recent reporting on eating disorders among male athletes. O'Brien said social media played a big role in these eating disorders.
Racism In American South Inspired Gary Clark Jr.'s 'This Land'
Saturday, February 23, 2019
On his latest multigenre album, Clark is unapologetically angry. He tells NPR's Michel Martin what inspired it: "That's what came out as a result of ... life being black in this country."
Can I Just Tell You: 'Be Prepared' To Face The Facts
Saturday, February 23, 2019
NPR's Michel Martin has two names for those following the Jussie Smollett situation: Charles Stuart and Susan Smith. Both were white people who falsely claimed they had been attacked by black men.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Debuts 'Lazarus' To Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Sunday, February 17, 2019
The hour-long piece was created by choreographer Rennie Harris, who formed the first and longest running hip-hop dance touring company. Harris tells NPR's Michel Martin all about the new work.
Facing Loss Of Accreditation Over Finances, Women's HBCU Raises Millions
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Bennett College, a historically black women's college, could lose accreditation due to financial instability. President Phyllis Worthy Dawkins tells NPR's Michel Martin how the school raised millions.
Former Teacher Blames Education Policymakers For Atlanta Cheating Scandal
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Shani Robinson was one of 11 Atlanta teachers convicted of altering standardized test results in 2015. In None of the Above, she pleads her innocence — and points a finger at systemic failure.
'We Need To Exist In Multitudes': Noname Talks Artistic Independence, Women In Rap
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Fatimah Warner, best known as the rapper Noname, has been quietly gaining attention for her feminist and socially aware lyrics. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Warner about her sophomore album, Room 25.
U.Va. Students Investigate Their Yearbook's Racist History — Starting With Its Title
Sunday, February 10, 2019
In poring through past yearbooks, the student journalists are reckoning with the racist history of both their state and their campus. A historian says the yearbook's title itself refers to blackface.
'What Men Want' Actor Taraji P. Henson Talks Fighting 'Like A Girl'
Saturday, February 09, 2019
Henson tells NPR what she wants for women who look like her. "You can't tell me that a movie that I'm doing about ... black culture is not going to reach other corners of the world," she says.
Transcript: Former New York Times Editor Jill Abramson Addresses Book Allegations
Thursday, February 07, 2019
The former New York Times executive editor and author of Merchants of Truth tells NPR's Michel Martin: "I will do everything within my power to correct anything that is imperfect in my book."
Poor Students More Likely To Play Football, Despite Brain Injury Concerns
Sunday, February 03, 2019
Many wealthy families have chosen not to have their children play football, but for lower-income students, football is still seen as a ticket to a better education.
'Insecure' Star Amanda Seales Takes The Stand-Up Stage In HBO's 'I Be Knowin"
Saturday, January 26, 2019
With her new special, Seales hopes to cement her position as a trusted and thoughtful comedic voice that speaks to a demographic that she says has long been ignored: black women.