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National
George Floyd Family Lawyer Ben Crump: Trial Is A Chance For Justice
Ben Crump has long represented families of Black people killed by police. Crump says accountability is one thing, but "justice would be them still here with us living."
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National
Senate Says No To $15 Minimum Wage For Now, But Democrats Vow To Push On
Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 remains a priority of President Biden and Democrats after the Senate approved an amendment prohibiting a wage increase during the pandemic.
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Health
Psychologist Says Tailored Messaging Is Key For Effective Public Health Policy
Officials need to understand communication styles and preferences in order to convince people to follow health guidelines. Gaurav Suri says psychology should inform how officials set public policy.
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Music
Busta Rhymes On 'Extinction Level Event 2' And Hip-Hop As A Daily Practice
The latest in a prolific career, Busta's new album is a sequel — delivered 22 years after the first Extinction Level Event — and a characteristically big, ambitious project.
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Archbishop Wilton Gregory Says 'Carry On' Work For Racial And Societal Justice
Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who will be the first Black American Catholic cardinal, talks about the historic nature of his position, the political issues that inform his work in the church and more.
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National
How Have American Billionaires Gotten Richer Despite Pandemic Recession?
Since the pandemic began, many American billionaires have gotten even richer despite one of the country's worst recessions. NPR explores the reasons why and the implications for the future.
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National
To Tackle Racial Disparities In COVID-19, California Enacts New Metric For Reopening
Dr. Mark Ghaly, California's health secretary, discusses a new health equity metric that requires larger counties to reduce coronavirus rates in minority communities before businesses can reopen.
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Politics
'Finish The Fight' Paints A Different Picture Of Women Who Pushed For A Vote
The 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment offers an opportunity to take a closer look at stories of women of the movement — those we think we already know, and those that have been lost to history.
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Politics
Rep. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80
Lewis began his nearly 60-year career in public service leading sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in the Jim Crow-era South. He went on to serve in Congress for more than three decades.
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Music
Soccer Mommy On 'Color Theory': 'I Want To Keep Growing Until I Hit The Ceiling'
Ahead of the release of her new album Color Theory, Soccer Mommy's Sophie Allison spoke with NPR's Audie Cornish about her songwriting process, her '90s inspirations and her career ambitions.