The Symphony Orchestra and the Heritage Chorale showcased songs of sorrow to mark Juneteenth, as a way to preserve and recognize the history and culture of African Americans.

In the new book Queer & Christian, author and pastor Brandan Robertson makes the case for reclaiming the bible, faith and the church for LGBTQ+ people.

Virtual reality was once promised to be the future of not only video games, but social media. Is that future still possible? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Vishal Shah, VP of the Metaverse, to find out.

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...

We revisit host Peter O’Dowd’s 2022 conversation with Opal Lee, the woman who spent decades walking and advocating for Juneteenth to be recognized as a national holiday. This article was originally ...

We’re centering our Juneteenth coverage in Charleston, South Carolina, first talking about slave tags with Chad Stewart, ...

Nearly nine months after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, people in some communities are struggling to find fresh food. In Swannanoa, the only produce available is distributed weekly by a ...

Here & Now ‘s Deborah Becker speaks with NPR’s Daniel Estrin about what Israeli leaders are saying as President Trump weighs joining their effort to eradicate Iran’s nuclear program. This article was ...

The U.S. State Department said it is restarting the process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will ...

An Afghan who helped U.S. military forces at war was arrested by ICE agents after appearing for an immigration hearing in San Diego. He may now face deportation despite death threats from the Taliban.

Wash., top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about U.S. policy on the conflict between Israel and Iran.

The rending and mending of photos is a metaphor for healing, according to Colombian photographer Fernanda Pineda, who ...