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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to British commentator, Inaya Folarin Iman, about the remarkable rise of Kemi Badenoch who this month became the first black woman to lead a major UK party.

In one case, references to the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement were removed. The list of rejected materials included books on U.S. history, the Holocaust and psychology.

DPM follows Herman and his team as they bring their two-day "Echoes and Footprints" music workshop to the Rehoboth Beach Boys and Girls Club. From discovering ancient, forgotten instruments to crafting modern ones out of recyclable materials, Herman shares his passion for uncovering the hidden roots of America's favorite songs.

National Coming Out Day is celebrated on Oct. 11 to recognize the courage of LGBTQ+ individuals who come out publicly. This year, NPR is inviting people to share their coming out stories.

NPR's Steve Inskeep visits the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History ahead of what the Trump administration says will be a systematic review of "divisive or partisan narratives."

The Smithsonian cannot build a new museum without federal legislation but both museums have bipartisan support. The law requires costs be covered by a 50/50 split between public and private dollars.

A worsening famine has spread to two regions in Sudan, as a paramilitary group accused of past genocide now controls El Fasher, leaving 200,00 civilians trapped and fearing mass killings.

Two Howard University students have formed the first figure skating team at an HBCU. The team makes its competition debut this weekend.

This engaging, well-researched, and frequently laugh-out-loud funny history places the Black experience at center stage with stories that should have already been part of our collective memory.

The NPR Politics Podcast talks with elections law attorney Ben Ginsberg about how a contested GOP contention would play out.