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How Movies Have Shaped The Perception Of 9/11
In the 20 years since the terror attacks of 9/11, movies have both been shaped by — and have shaped — the public's perception of that day's events.
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Podcast Host On Escaping Nigeria's Twitter Ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with podcast host Chika Uwazie about leaving Nigeria due to a political atmosphere which set off a social media crackdown, threats and economic consequences.
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The Security Crackdown After 9/11 Permanently Altered Life At The U.S.-Mexico Border
The tightened security that followed 9/11 irreparably changed the U.S.-Mexico border region. Border agents see themselves as fighting terrorism, but it's unlikely a terrorist has ever crossed there.
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Creator Of Criterion's Black Film Archive On Making Black Cinema History Accessible
A Criterion Collection employee realized that less than 1% of its films featured African-American directors – so she created the Black Film Archive, which celebrates Black cinema with 250 films.
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How The Child Tax Credit Is Helping Families In Mississippi
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Aisha Nyandoro, CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, which works with Mississippians receiving public assistance, on the impact of the extended child tax credit.
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Monument Avenue In Richmond, Va., Looks Different With The Statue Of Gen. Lee Down
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam ordered remove the massive memorial to Robert E. Lee more than a year ago. Now that it's down, activists and others are looking forward to what changes may follow.
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The Future Of Vaping Is In The FDA's Hands
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kathleen Hoke, professor of law at the University of Maryland, about the decision the FDA faces on which e-cigarettes are safe for the public and which should be removed.
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Because Of Ida, At Least 45,000 Louisiana Students May Be Out Of School Until October
New Orleans schools are on track to reopen in the coming days, but students in Louisiana's river and coastal parishes may be out of school for several more weeks.
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Reports Claimed That Police Left In Droves Due To BLM. New Data Say That's Not True
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Weihua Li, data reporter at the Marshall Project, about the data showing police officers didn't leave the force in droves in response to the Black Lives Matters protests.
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Facing Growing Opposition, Brazil's Bolsonaro Has Mobilized His Supporters To Protest
In cities around Brazil, Bolsonaro supporters demonstrated against those who oppose the far-right president. The intensity of the protests have some Brazilians worried about their country's future.
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'American Crime Story' Tells The Story Of The Clinton Scandal From An Updated Angle
FX's American Crime Story returns with a bold take on the Clinton impeachment. The story of the affair leaves few characters unscathed, including Monica Lewinsky — one of the show's producers.
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Revisiting A Conversation With Michael K. Williams' About His Winding Path To Success
Before Michael K. Williams played Omar Little on HBO's The Wire, he was a dancer in music videos starring artists like Madonna. Then a bar room brawl changed everything.