Jul 17

Fashion isn't art. It's something more.

What we wear and how we wear it is more important than its artistic value.When some people think of fashion, the Met Gala or maybe even luxury designers may come to mind. But what about the old college sweatshirt that gets you through the cold or even the brightly colored gym set ... Show More

26m 33s

Jul 15

Homelessness is more common than you think.

Who counts as homeless in America?If you ask the Department of Housing and Urban Development, around 750,000 people are homeless in America. If you ask the Department of Education, that number shoots up into the millions. What does this discrepancy tell us? And how do our cultura ... Show More

26m 39s

Jul 14

The naked truth of beauty

How has your beauty routine changed in the past 10 years?In 2016, the beauty world was obsessed with 12-step skincare regimens. Now, beauty influencers and experts are experimenting with peptides and looksmaxxing. Brittany chats with Brooke Devard Ozaydinli, host of the Naked Bea ... Show More

35m 35s

Feb 2022

How Whitney Houston’s Super Bowl National Anthem Has Endured

It has been ten years since Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012. The link between the musical icon and sports is specific and indelible, through her iconic rendition of the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV. While her performance was breathtaking, much of what made it truly ... Show More

38m 48s

Feb 2021

Lift Every Voice and Sing

The so-called Black National Anthem was composed in 1900, and it’s provided a soundtrack to Black life ever since. For this special Black History Month episode, CNN’s Don Lemon speaks with Rep. James Clyburn, historian Prof. Imani Perry, and Howard University choir conductor Eric ... Show More

33m 12s

May 2024

16 | America Has A Problem | For Real, For Real

Black culture is a pivotal pillar of broader American culture. From fashion, to language, to being the sonic foundation to much of American music. In this special episode, our hosts do a deep dive into country music and how its roots are grounded in Black music. Using Beyoncé’s l ... Show More

33m 50s

Jan 2019

America's Other Anthems

This week, we're uncovering the stories behind three American Anthems. First, we hear from two musical greats about their respective versions of "Fight the Power." Next, we learned about the transformation of the children's choir staple, "This Little Light of Mine." Finally, we t ... Show More

30m 32s

Mar 2021

National Anthem Day

Lee discusses the history of the national anthem on this anniversary of "The Star Spangled Banner" becoming the official national anthem for the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m 36s

Nov 2020

It's About Damn Time

Monique Heart reflects on Kamala Harris’ historic win, Megan Thee Stallion’s new music, and the fashion industry's continuation of Blackfishing. This week Monique learns about voting in America and why some Latinx voters vote conservatively with Northwestern professor & Author, G ... Show More

1h 7m

Feb 2025

You're That Light

On the podcast this week: Stories about Black love, staying true to yourself, and remembering the loved ones who made us.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privac ... Show More

12m 27s

Jan 2015

Mark Ronson: Funk Politics

Did you know the melody to the Star Spangled Banner was once a British drinking song? In preparation for the Super Bowl, we uncover how the national anthem has been co-opted and reinterpreted by mega pop-stars. Our understanding of how this song sounds has been shaped by sporting ... Show More

33m 37s

Nov 2017

Clive Davis on Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You'

The legendary executive remembers Houston's iconic ballad, as Gary and Trevor count down the Hot 100's top 40 hits from Nov. 28, 1992. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 53m

The Lasting Power Of Whitney Houston's N...