Oluwami “Wami” Dosunmu-Ogunbi just made University of Michigan history as the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Robotics. The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Wami overcame early academic setbacks and went on to develop groundbreaking research under the mentorship of professors Chad Jenkins and Jessy Grizzle. Now, as she takes the stage to speak Read More…
At just 16, Hana Taylor Schlitz is set to make history as the youngest graduate ever from Texas Woman’s University—breaking the record once held by her sister. Born in Ethiopia and adopted after surviving tuberculosis, Hana now dedicates her life to studying the link between society, health, and disease. She begins her PhD in Sociology Read More…
The law, which lets the president deploy the military domestically and use it for civilian law enforcement, is dangerously vague and in urgent need of reform. FROM THE EXPLAINER – Last updated 3 days ago. Our resources are updated regularly but please keep in mind that links, programs, policies, and contact information do change. Read More…
Trump Get Caught Talking About a Personal Business Deal With Indonesia’s President? FROM NPR New York Times reporter Eric Lipton says the Trump family businesses, including their crypto company, are capitalizing on the President’s position, and creating unprecedented conflicts of interest. TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. Since President Trump has returned Read More…
Crowd cheers during the “No Kings” rally on Boston Common on Oct. 18, 2025. I didn’t feel compelled to join a “No Kings” protest in June or last weekend, and don’t know any other Black person who had been burning to attend one. But Saturday in New York City, I met a friend from out of Read More…
Hailed as a savior upon his arrival in Helena, Dr. Thomas C. Weiner became a favorite of patients and his hospital’s highest earner. As the myth surrounding the high-profile oncologist grew, so did the trail of patient harm and suspicious deaths. Credit:Photo illustration by ProPublica. Source image: Louise Johns, special to ProPublica. by J. David McSwane Read More…
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