News & Notes : NPR https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11 From newsmaker interviews and spotlight profiles to feature stories and news coverage, <em>News & Notes</em> shines a light on some of the most important topics and concerns of interest to African Americans today. The program offers unique insights and illuminating observations on the day's news and trends for all NPR listeners. en Copyright 2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 News & Notes https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11 Tony Cox Says Goodbye Host Tony Cox bids a final farewell, as <em>News & Notes</em> comes to an end. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167969 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167969 Host Tony Cox bids a final farewell, as News & Notes comes to an end.

]]> 'A Show With A Mission' Comes To An End <em>News & Notes</em> executive producer Nicole Childers and senior supervising producer Christabel Nsiah-Buadi talk with Tony Cox about the broadcast's culmination and the show's mission to "illuminate the diversity of the African-American experience." Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167964 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167964 News & Notes executive producer Nicole Childers and senior supervising producer Christabel Nsiah-Buadi talk with Tony Cox about the broadcast's culmination and the show's mission to "illuminate the diversity of the African-American experience."

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]]> Sound Engineers Say Farewell <em>News & Notes</em> drive engineer Marcia Caldwell and the show's technical director, Sherene Strausberg, talk with Tony Cox about their time behind the soundboards. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167959 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167959 News & Notes drive engineer Marcia Caldwell and the show's technical director, Sherene Strausberg, talk with Tony Cox about their time behind the soundboards.

]]> Stories Of Coltrane, King Leave Lasting Memories Longtime <em>News & Notes</em> producer Roy Hurst talks with Tony Cox about the pieces he remembers most, including a special feature on the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and interviews with pianist Alice Coltrane and artist Noah Purifoy. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167954 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167954 Longtime News & Notes producer Roy Hurst talks with Tony Cox about the pieces he remembers most, including a special feature on the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and interviews with pianist Alice Coltrane and artist Noah Purifoy.

]]> Sharing The Little-Known Story Of Allensworth <em>News & Notes</em> editor Sasa Woodruff recalls one of her favorite segments, which focused on the 100th anniversary of Allensworth, Calif. The town was the first in the state to be funded and founded solely by African Americans. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167949 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167949 News & Notes editor Sasa Woodruff recalls one of her favorite segments, which focused on the 100th anniversary of Allensworth, Calif. The town was the first in the state to be funded and founded solely by African Americans.

]]> Roundtable: AIG Scandal Sparks Blame Game The AIG bonus controversy is shaping up to be the first big firestorm for the Obama administration, as the president vows to "fix the system and culture that made this possible." Plus, the hype surrounding the death of the newspaper industry is quickly becoming reality. For more, Tony Cox speaks with Jerome Vaughn and Marcus Mabry. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167944 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167944 The AIG bonus controversy is shaping up to be the first big firestorm for the Obama administration, as the president vows to "fix the system and culture that made this possible." Plus, the hype surrounding the death of the newspaper industry is quickly becoming reality. For more, Tony Cox speaks with Jerome Vaughn and Marcus Mabry.

]]> Obama Sells Econ Plan During California Tour President Obama swept through California this week, fielding questions during two town hall meetings and sitting down with <em>Tonight Show</em> host Jay Leno. NPR senior Washington editor Ron Elving recaps the president's trip and offers an update on the latest fallout over the AIG bonus controversy. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167939 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102167939 President Obama swept through California this week, fielding questions during two town hall meetings and sitting down with Tonight Show host Jay Leno. NPR senior Washington editor Ron Elving recaps the president's trip and offers an update on the latest fallout over the AIG bonus controversy.

]]> Responding To Your Letters NPR's Tony Cox and <em>News & Notes</em> editor Sasa Woodruff read and respond to listeners' e-mails about the end of the program. Tomorrow marks the broadcast's final day on the air. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110263 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110263 NPR's Tony Cox and News & Notes editor Sasa Woodruff read and respond to listeners' e-mails about the end of the program. Tomorrow marks the broadcast's final day on the air.

]]> Chronicling Mike Tyson's Rise To Fame, Infamy At the age of 20, Mike Tyson burst onto the boxing scene. He soon became one of the sport's most feared and revered boxers, but along with the fame came controversy. A new documentary, <em>Tyson</em>, aims to shed some fresh light on this troubled life. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110258 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110258 At the age of 20, Mike Tyson burst onto the boxing scene. He soon became one of the sport's most feared and revered boxers, but along with the fame came controversy. A new documentary, Tyson, aims to shed some fresh light on this troubled life.

]]> Obama Picks UNC In NCAA Tournament Final Four With March Madness in full swing, even President Obama is filling out his college basketball brackets. Tony Cox talks with <em>New York Times</em> sports columnist Bill Rhoden. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110253 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110253 With March Madness in full swing, even President Obama is filling out his college basketball brackets. Tony Cox talks with New York Times sports columnist Bill Rhoden.

]]> Recalling Profiles Of A Politician, Jazz Legend Producer Joanne Griffith joined <em>News & Notes</em> the week of the 2008 Republican National Convention. She recalls as two of her favorite segments, a feature on the personal and political life of former presidential candidate John McCain, plus a profile of jazz legend Hazel Scott. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110248 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110248 Producer Joanne Griffith joined News & Notes the week of the 2008 Republican National Convention. She recalls as two of her favorite segments, a feature on the personal and political life of former presidential candidate John McCain, plus a profile of jazz legend Hazel Scott.

]]> An Unexpected Trip Back To Hip Hop's Early Days <em>News & Notes</em> producer Drew Tewksbury has worked on segments ranging from Internet addiction to Ethiopian jazz, but as he tells Tony Cox, a segment he produced featuring old school hip hoppers Yo-Yo and Spinderella remains his favorite. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110243 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110243 News & Notes producer Drew Tewksbury has worked on segments ranging from Internet addiction to Ethiopian jazz, but as he tells Tony Cox, a segment he produced featuring old school hip hoppers Yo-Yo and Spinderella remains his favorite.

]]> Jada Pinkett Smith Talks Career, Quells Rumors In a career that spans almost 20 years, Jada Pinkett Smith has built a portfolio as an actress, singer, songwriter, and director. She talks with Tony Cox about her new TNT drama and addresses rumors about her marriage to actor Will Smith and allegations that a school she co-founded has ties to Scientology. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110238 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102110238 In a career that spans almost 20 years, Jada Pinkett Smith has built a portfolio as an actress, singer, songwriter, and director. She talks with Tony Cox about her new TNT drama and addresses rumors about her marriage to actor Will Smith and allegations that a school she co-founded has ties to Scientology.

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]]> Remembering A Vivid Description Of Food Addiction <em>News & Notes</em> producer Sonata Lee Narcisse talks with Tony Cox about a memorable segment she produced on food addiction. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102051032 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102051032 News & Notes producer Sonata Lee Narcisse talks with Tony Cox about a memorable segment she produced on food addiction.

]]> Roundtable: Online Activism Surrounds Stimulus Bill Can a black online advocacy group convince a GOP governor to take his state's federal stimulus funds? Our bloggers weigh in on that, the AIG bonus outrage, and reflect on their experiences with <em>News & Notes</em>. On today's final bloggers' roundtable, Tony Cox talks with Carmen Dixon, Kevin Ross, and Baratunde Thurston. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102051027 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102051027 Can a black online advocacy group convince a GOP governor to take his state's federal stimulus funds? Our bloggers weigh in on that, the AIG bonus outrage, and reflect on their experiences with News & Notes. On today's final bloggers' roundtable, Tony Cox talks with Carmen Dixon, Kevin Ross, and Baratunde Thurston.

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