Source: NPR
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‘Love on the Spectrum’ shows what dating can be like for people with autism
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Love on the Spectrum creator Cian O'Clery and participant Kaelynn Partlow about what the show, which follows people on the autism spectrum as they date, means to them.
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The R-word is back. But why?
Over the past few years, Brittany has noticed the resurgence the R-word - a word that otherwise left the cultural lexicon. And while that's troubling in and of itself, its return may also have larger implications that affect policy, culture,…
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Pidgeon Pagonis reveals a long held secret in ‘Nobody Needs to Know’
Pidgeon Pagonis grew up not knowing who they really were.
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John’s colleague told him he didn’t belong. It was just what he needed to hear
This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series from the Hidden Brain team about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else.
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In ‘Obviously,’ Comedian Muses About Growing Up In A Small Kentucky Town
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with comedian Akilah Hughes about a collection of short essays in her new book, Obviously.
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The Prison Music Project: Songs from Inside New Folsom Prison with Ani DiFranco
There are 2 million people in prison in the United States. Let that sink in for a moment. Another way to put that: the US has 5% of the global population, but makes up 25% of the global prison population.
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Host Michel Martin speaks with a roundtable of journalists and commentators about the latest buzz in the world of pop culture
"Michel Martin speaks with a pop culture panel to get their take on Thicke's methods and other stories of the week"
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Roundtable: Are White Gay Men Stealing ‘Culture’ From Black Women?”
"Host Michel Martin speaks with a roundtable of journalists and commentators about the latest buzz in the world of pop culture"
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Black, Gay and Scared of Sex
"Michael Arceneaux shares his essay, At 30, I'm Finally Tackling My Intense Fear of Sex"
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Neither A ‘Sissy’ Nor A Saint: An Offer Of Priesthood Prompts A Coming Out
"A story about a spiritual matchup - one that wasn't quite the right fit"
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In A Climate Of Fear, A Comedian Remembers What Makes Her Brave
A rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes made comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh uneasy about performing live. Then she remembered a childhood experience that helped her regain her footing.
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After Trump’s Election, A Nonpracticing Muslim Returns To Prayer
Zahra Noorbakhsh A Nonpracticing Muslim Returns To Prayer
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‘See You Tonight!’ ‘I Needed This!’: How A Ritual Friday Gathering Brought Healing
How A Ritual Friday Gathering Brought Healing
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‘Well-Read Black Girl’ Turns Books Into Community
Author Glory Edim uses her literary society to signal boost emerging black women writers.
