Ashley Brown
Stories
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Two new children's books capture the sights, sounds and community-building of Ramadan
As millions of Muslims begin observing Ramadan, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Aya Khalil and Nadine Presley, authors of two new children's books about this holy month.
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How 2016's Black art and culture set the stage for 2026
NPR's Juana Summers talks to critics Angelica Jade Bastién and Vinson Cunningham about 2016's music, literature, politics, and on-screen representation as the nation celebrates Black History Month.
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A "Jane Doe" in the R. Kelly trials is ready to share her real name. And her story.
A once anonymous R. Kelly survivor, Reshona Landfair is now ready to reclaim her voice.
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A Minneapolis restaurant adjusts to the new normal
Restaurants in Minneapolis have shifted their business strategies -- and their missions -- around the federal immigration push in the Twin Cities region.
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Minnesotans are training to become constitutional observers — of ICE
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Edwin Torres DeSantiago, who conducts trainings for constitutional observation of immigration enforcement.
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Here to Help: How an LA musician's loss has inspired him to help others
Brandon Jay and his wife, Gwendolyn Sanford, created Altadena Musicians to help those who may have lost their beloved musical instruments in last year's LA wildfires.
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Here to Help: Thanksgiving Edition
From building homes to filling pantries to re-enacting medieval history for middle-schoolers – yes, you read that right – acts of volunteerism have remained vital for communities across the country.
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Sen. Fetterman slams Democrats for shutting down government
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has a reputation for going against his party and he's been doing so by voting to reopen the government. He spoke to NPR Monday ahead of his new book release, "Unfettered."
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Sen. John Fetterman explains his vote to end the government shutdown
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., about his vote to end the longest government shutdown in history.
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ACA 'window shopping' for health care costs begins as shutdown fight continues
"Window shopping" has begun for some people buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act -- and some patients could see big increases in their premiums.
