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Timothy Berry served as class president at the U.S. Military Academy West Point in 2013, one of a few Black class presidents in West Point history. "I have always had a profound appreciation for what this country has said its ideals are," Berry said. "But being a Black American, in particular, one that served in uniform, I've quickly realized that there were just a lot of contradictions in there."

Black Patriotism: When Love Of Country Means Holding It Accountable

For many African Americans, patriotism is complicated because the promises of America aren't fulfilled equally. The Fourth of July brings a challenge: reconciling national pride with systemic racism.

States Are Forced To Face Surge In New Coronavirus Cases

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Richard Montgomery, a mayor in California, Dr. Ali Khan of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Chicago epidemiologist Dr. Emily Landon about the rise in cases.

If The Pandemic Kept You From Flying, Now You Can At Least Pretend

An airport in Taiwan offered to let people go to the terminal, pass through security and sit on board a plane that is going nowhere. Thousands of people applied to do this. Sixty received permission.

YouTube Video Parodies Mask Debate With Hamilton-Themed Music

Hamilton heads to Disney Plus this weekend. And a YouTube parody brings the coronavirus pandemic pro-mask/anti-mask debate to a head with lyrics written to match music from the Broadway smash.

Wilco performs at the 2017 XPoNential Music Festival.

Enjoy The Show: An All Live, Imaginary Festival Playlist

Missing live music? Make your own music festival with this playlist of the best live performances from RUSH, Aretha Franklin, Wilco, Jackson Browne and more.

With new coronavirus infections climbing in most states, infectious disease experts are discouraging group get-togethers, especially those that involve drinking. In this photo patrons enjoy a beer outside the Central Market in Los Angeles, this week.

Bars Are Reopening In Some Places And Closing In Others. If You Go, Know The Risks

Alcohol makes people lose inhibitions. And maybe take off their masks, and get up close and personal. Here's why you may want to steer clear of bars for now, or at least take these extra precautions.

Seamless And Moving, 'Hamilton' Streaming Works Stunningly Well

Filmed in 2016 when the actors were at the height of their comfort and performance levels, the steadycam and close-ups make the Broadway sensation impressively impactful on the small screen.

Northwest Passage: Continuing Coverage of BLM Movement in Eugene and Springfield

On this episode of the Northwest Passage podcast, tensions between police and protesters in Springfield flair, a hit-and-run during a peaceful children's…

Washington's NFL franchise announced Friday that it will conduct a thorough review of its name. Head coach Ron Rivera said in a statement that the name issue "is of personal importance to me."

Washington Redskins And Cleveland Indians Are Rethinking Their Names

Corporate sponsors and investors have put pressure on the D.C. football team. Cleveland's baseball team says it wants to embrace the need for social justice.

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Easier Voting By Mail In Alabama During Coronavirus

A lower-court judge had allowed less rigorous terms for absentee voting because of the pandemic. That ruling was blocked a dozen days before a primary run-off there.

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