Walter Ray Watson
Stories
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Legendary record producer and musician Quincy Jones dies at 91
The celebrated music producer, arranger and composer's career spanned seven decades. Jones was the production whiz behind Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
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National
A look at Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg as he oversees Trump hush money trial prosecution
Alvin Bragg is the first person to bring criminal charges against a former president and the first African American elected Manhattan District Attorney. Bragg faces challenges beyond any one big case.
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Music
Tony Bennett, king of the American Songbook, dead at 96
The beloved singer and interpreter of pop standards won 20 Grammy awards over a career that touched eight decades.
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Race & Identity
A picture of U.S. democracy in action: Black people at work, rest, and play
A mantra for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is to explore American history through an African American lens.
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Movies
Remembering Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier, the great actor, director and activist who died this week at age 94, was revered for his magnetic presence, and for showing the humanity in ambitious, hopeful Black characters.
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Arts & Life
Sir, we loved you: Sidney Poitier dies at 94
Poitier was the first African American to win a Best Actor Oscar, for 1963's Lilies of the Field. His good looks and smooth, commanding presence made him an icon to generations of moviegoers.
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Arts & Life
'Two Wings: The Music Of Black America In Migration' Celebrates A Journey Millions Took
Singer Alicia Hall Moran and pianist Jason Moran mix original music works with 20th century spoken word to reflect on The Great Migration, when African Americans moved from the South to the North.
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High Velocity And Control: Jazz Pianist James Francies Takes His First 'Flight'
The up-and-coming pianist has crossing boundaries, taking his jazz chops to hip-hop and pop sessions. Now, he's released his debut album.
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National
From Use Of Power To Mistrust In Government, 1968 Lessons Still Resonate
Last year, NPR went back 50 years to look at the tremendous political and social events that changed our world forever. We found many of those stories resonate with challenges we face today.