Anne Strainchamps reports on the women of Gee’s Bend. These Black quilt-makers formed a collective which has parlayed their traditional work into a highly successful and fashionable business.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Stacy Holman Jones is the author of "Torch Singing." She loves the music, but as an avowed feminist.
Novelist Susan Vreeland tells Anne Strainchamps she remembers painting with her grandfather and that she renewed her interest in painting during a bout with cancer.
What does the growing popularity of podcasts mean for public radio? Are they competition? Inspiration? For insight, we turned to one content director who's also launched a few podcasts.
For a lot of people, Albert Camus remains an essential writer. His philosophy of the absurd resonates with our struggle to find meaning in life. He also wrote eloquently about national identity and terrorism. Here we reflect on Camus’ life and enduring legacy.
Sheenagh Pugh talked to Anne Strainchamps about sequels, but in her case the sequels are written by fans.
William Dean teaches theology. His book is “The American Spiritual Culture, and the Invention of Jazz, Football, and the Movies.”
Todd Boyd tells Anne Strainchamps it's time for the Black Community to let go of the dusty lessons of the Civil Rights Movement and embrace the ideals of hip hop.
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