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Watch HYFIN artist Jordan Ward performs a Tiny Desk Concert

Credit: Photo: Estefania Mitre Jordan Ward showed up to NPR headquarters radiating with a warm energy that felt familiar, like linking up with your favorite cousins at the cookout. After all, the immense amount of creativity and synergy displayed by Ward and his bandmates during this Tiny Desk performance is indicative of pure fellowship. The St. Louis-bred singer-songwriter started his professional career as a backup dancer for stars like Justin Bieber and Becky G. Since carving out his lane in […]

todayOctober 23, 2023

Kayleigh Butler, a hair stylist, stands for a portrait at her studio in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. "Relaxers have taken an extreme decline ... as we became more knowledgeable about the effects of the relaxer on your hair and what it can do to your hair," says Butler, who remembers getting relaxers when she was 5 years old. Kenya Hunter/AP
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The FDA is proposing a ban on hair relaxers with formaldehyde due to cancer concerns

Kayleigh Butler, a hair stylist, stands for a portrait at her studio in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. "Relaxers have taken an extreme decline ... as we became more knowledgeable about the effects of the relaxer on your hair and what it can do to your hair," says Butler, who remembers getting relaxers when she was 5 years old. Kenya Hunter/AP The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a ban on using the chemical formaldehyde as an ingredient in […]

todayOctober 23, 2023

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How Corinne Bailey Rae and Theaster Gates are preserving Black culture

After we wrapped the shoot on this episode of Amplify, I called an Uber to take me from the Stony Island Arts Bank on Chicago's South Side back to my downtown hotel. The 30-minute ride along Lakeshore Drive was beautiful, with Lake Michigan shining a bright and hopeful blue. I started chatting with my driver, and it was one of those conversations between strangers that quickly goes deep. We talked about life in her city and in mine, how people […]

todayOctober 18, 2023

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Introducing Kipp Stone: East Cleveland’s Rising Hip Hop Star

Kipp Stone is a name that's been steadily making waves in hip hop. Originally from East Cleveland, Ohio Stone is a force to be reckoned with. With his unique style and lyrical wordplay and witty punchlines, he's carving his own path in the hip-hop scene. During our conversation we dove into his life, artists who had a huge influence on his music and who he would want to record a song with. After discovering how entrenched he is in hip-hop, it’s easy […]

todayOctober 16, 2023

Kimberley Seals Allers, was inspired to start Irth because of stories she her from many mothers as well as her own experience of bias in the health care system during the delivery of her first child. Tom Mason/The Big Idea: Birth Without Bias
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‘Irth’ hospital review app aims to take the bias out of giving birth

Kimberley Seals Allers, was inspired to start Irth because of stories she her from many mothers as well as her own experience of bias in the health care system during the delivery of her first child. Tom Mason/The Big Idea: Birth Without Bias Like any savvy mother-to-be, Queens, N.Y.-based journalist Kimberly Seals Allers made an informed decision when it came to selecting a hospital in which to give birth. She read articles and parenting blogs, scrolled through reviews, and scanned […]

todayOctober 16, 2023

Hughes Van Ellis, one of the last known survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, has died at age 102. He's seen here smiling at a rally commemorating the 100th anniversary of the massacre in June 2021 in Tulsa, Okla. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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Hughes Van Ellis, who asked for justice over Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at age 102

Hughes Van Ellis, one of the last known survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, has died at age 102. He's seen here smiling at a rally commemorating the 100th anniversary of the massacre in June 2021 in Tulsa, Okla. Brandon Bell/Getty Images He was one of the last known living survivors of one of the worst events in U.S. history: the Tulsa Race Massacre, when mobs of white people waged an all-out assault on a thriving Black community. […]

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The evolution of comedy trailblazer Marlon Wayans

Photo Credit: Troy Conrad With a career spanning decades, Marlon Wayans has not only carved a niche for himself in stand-up comedy but has also left an indelible mark on the realms of film and television. Marlon is a member of the legendary Wayans family. I personally consider this family comedy royalty. Marlon's journey from growing up in a bustling household of nine siblings to his ascent in the world of comedy and entertainment is nothing short of remarkable. In […]

todayOctober 11, 2023

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‘Poetry Unplugged’, Milwaukee’s longest-running open mic, celebrates 20th anniversary with reunion showcase

Milwaukee's longest-running poetry open mic is celebrating 20 years of language and compelling narratives in the Cream City. Radio Milwaukee’s Salam Fatayer sat down with the remarkable founder and host of "Poetry Unplugged", Kwabena Nixon, to embark on a deep dive into the impact of the decades-long, esteemed event. Listen to the conversation that explores the roots of Poetry Unplugged (PU), and its ties to the 1997 movie "Love Jones" and Nina Simone. You'll also learn about PU's influence on […]

todayOctober 10, 2023

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Sa-Roc: A force of lyricism and empowerment in Hip-Hop

Credit: Beth Saravo In a genre often dominated by male voices, Sa-Roc emerges as a powerful and dynamic force who challenges the status quo of Hip-Hop. With razor-sharp lyricism, an unapologetic approach to self-expression, and a commitment to social and cultural empowerment Sa-Roc has not only carved out her space in the rap world but has become an influential figure in the broader music landscape. In our interview, we discussed her life, career and impact of the remarkable emcee. Sa-Roc […]

todayOctober 9, 2023 1

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