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Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory dies at 84

Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory dies at 84

Gregory was known for his sharp satire, political activism and health advocacy. He went on multiple hunger strikes to protest issues like the Vietnam War and police brutality.
by Emma Bowman

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In 'The Stone Sky,' some worlds need to burn

In 'The Stone Sky,' some worlds need to burn

N.K. Jemisin won Hugo Awards for the first two volumes of her Broken Earth trilogy. 'The Stone Sky' is a powerful, timely finale to this story of a world built on oppression and exploitation.
by Amal El- Mohtar

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The case for short stories: 'How can you not be satisfied with this one perfect, delicious thing?'

The case for short stories: 'How can you not be satisfied with this one perfect, delicious thing?'

Bookseller Kathryn Harper tore through 'The Tower of the Antilles' in two days. The short story collection is 'ten different, interesting pieces that you put together,' she said.
by Tracy Mumford

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'Stay With Me' is a novel of commitment, culture and the struggle to conceive

'Stay With Me' is a novel of commitment, culture and the struggle to conceive

Set in Nigeria in the 1980s, Ayobami Adebayo's debut novel tells the story of a couple who desperately want to have a child, in a society where that's what's expected of them.

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Citing Trump remarks, entire president's arts council quits

A letter dated Friday cited the "false equivalence" of President Donald Trump's comments about last weekend's "Unite the Right" gathering in Charlottesville.
by The Associated Press

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Summer Music Series: Tufawon shares his experiences as an artist and activist

Summer Music Series: Tufawon shares his experiences as an artist and activist

Tufawon visited The Current's studio to record a session and share with hosts Andrea Swensson and Tom Weber his experiences as a globetrotting hip-hop artist and activist.
by Julie Siple, Tom Weber, Andrea Swensson and Lillian Speakman

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What it's like to be an immigrant in a time of uncertainty

What it's like to be an immigrant in a time of uncertainty

Author Dina Nayeri left Iran when she was ten years old. In a discussion sparked by her new book, "Refuge," listeners called in to share their own stories of immigration, belonging and fear.
by Kerri Miller and MPR News Staff

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