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How Slick Rick And Queen Latifah 'Breathed Life Into Hip-Hop' In 1988

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How Slick Rick And Queen Latifah 'Breathed Life Into Hip-Hop' In 1988

Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia of NPR's podcast What's Good explain why they think 1988 was a banner year for hip-hop.

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Riz Ahmed On Rapping, Acting And Being His (Sometimes Shirtless) 'Most Complex Self'

Actor and musician Riz Ahmed spoke with host Audie Cornish in front of a live audience at Murmrr in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mohamed Sadek for NPR hide caption

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Riz Ahmed On Rapping, Acting And Being His (Sometimes Shirtless) 'Most Complex Self'

He's the first South Asian man to win an acting Emmy. He's now starring in Venom. He's also known as Riz MC. And he's "not just being shackled to a two-dimensional idea" of his hyphenate identity.

Riz Ahmed On Rapping, Acting And Being His (Sometimes Shirtless) 'Most Complex Self'

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This 'Halloween,' Jamie Lee Curtis Reckons With 40 Years Of Trauma

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This 'Halloween,' Jamie Lee Curtis Reckons With 40 Years Of Trauma

Michael Myers is back and, so is Laurie Strode. Jamie Lee Curtis was 19 when she starred in the original Halloween. This sequel ignores the others to focus on what has happened to Laurie since 1978.

This 'Halloween,' Jamie Lee Curtis Reckons With 40 Years Of Trauma

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In 'Hey, Kiddo,' Jarrett Krosoczka Sketches Childhood, A Mom's Addiction

In 17 years, children's author and illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka has published 38 books, but his latest stands out from the others. Hey, Kiddo is a graphic memoir telling the story of Krosoczka's childhood. Boston Globe via Getty Images hide caption

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In 'Hey, Kiddo,' Jarrett Krosoczka Sketches Childhood, A Mom's Addiction

In 17 years, the author of the popular Lunch Lady children's series has published 38 books — but his latest stands out. The heartfelt graphic memoir tells the story of his childhood.

In 'Hey, Kiddo,' Jarrett Krosoczka Sketches Childhood, A Mom's Addiction

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The Long Legacy Of Latin Music Influencing Hip-Hop

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The Long Legacy Of Latin Music Influencing Hip-Hop

Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia of NPR's 'What's Good' podcast break down how hip-hop has borrowed from Latin music many times over the years.

The Long Legacy Of Latin Music Influencing Hip-Hop

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Fukuyama: A New American 'Identity' Could Be Antidote To Polarizing U.S. Politics

Resentment and a loss of dignity has fueled a rise in identity politics and made compromise difficult, political scientist Francis Fukuyama says. He proposes a way out of that impasse in his new book.

Fukuyama: A New American 'Identity' Could Be Antidote To Polarizing U.S. Politics

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A Ghanaian 'Housegirl' Navigates A Complex Maze Of Culture And Class
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A Ghanaian 'Housegirl' Navigates A Complex Maze Of Culture And Class

Michael Donkor's debut novel is a story of two teenage girls, pushed and pulled between two worlds.

A Ghanaian 'Housegirl' Navigates A Complex Maze Of Culture And Class

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In The Trump Era, Journalist April Ryan Finds Herself 'Under Fire'

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In The Trump Era, Journalist April Ryan Finds Herself 'Under Fire'

The longtime White House correspondent, one of the few black reporters in the press corps, has frequently clashed with the current administration's press officers — which she details in a new book.

In The Trump Era, Journalist April Ryan Finds Herself 'Under Fire'

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'Vegetables In Underwear' And Other Laugh Out Loud Book Ideas For Kids

Children's book author Jon Scieszka shares his kid-friendly reading recommendations. His list includes an irreverent baby book, two great series, and the "Funniest. Stories. Ever."

'Vegetables In Underwear' And Other Laugh Out Loud Book Ideas For Kids

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Where Do Confederate Monuments Go After They Come Down?

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Where Do Confederate Monuments Go After They Come Down?

As the first anniversary of the Charlottesville protest nears, cities like Memphis are wrestling with what to do with the controversial statues once they've been taken down.

Where Do Confederate Monuments Go After They Come Down?

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Dozens Of Goats Take Over Boise Neighborhood

A herd of over 100 goats invaded a neighborhood in Boise on Friday morning. They ate their way through several front yards, but the neighbors were mostly amused — along with the rest of the country.

Dozens Of Goats Take Over Boise Neighborhood

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Debate Over Confederate Monuments Continues In Court After Their Removal

A year after the rally in Charlottesville, Va., dozens of Confederate monuments have been removed from different states. NPR went to Memphis, Tenn., to find out what happens after their removal.

Debate Over Confederate Monuments Continues In Court After Their Removal

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Actor Lakeith Stanfield: 'We All Have Images That We're Attempting To Push'

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Actor Lakeith Stanfield: 'We All Have Images That We're Attempting To Push'

Stanfield has had a number of oddball roles, most recently in the telemarketing satire Sorry to Bother You, where he plays a character who learns to get ahead by using a "white voice" on the phone.

Actor Lakeith Stanfield: 'We All Have Images That We're Attempting To Push'

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Gregory Porter On Channeling Nat King Cole: 'Nat Got Me Through Some Moments'

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Gregory Porter On Channeling Nat King Cole: 'Nat Got Me Through Some Moments'

Whether it's through jazz, soul or an electronic music collaboration, Gregory Porter wants to spread Nat King Cole's message that "the greatest thing you'll learn is to love and be loved in return."

Gregory Porter On Channeling Nat King Cole: 'Nat Got Me Through Some Moments'

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Pence Tells Central American Leaders They Should Help Curb Migration

Vice President Pence is in Guatemala to meet with the leaders of three countries. His message to migrants: If you can't come to the United States legally, don't come at all.

Pence Tells Central American Leaders They Should Help Curb Migration

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