We talk with NPR Sunday host Ayesha Rascoe about why she collected essays from another dozen-and-a-half alumni for her new book: "HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience."

(Original airdate: January 24, 2024)

We talk with NPR Sunday host Ayesha Rascoe about why she collected essays from another dozen-and-a-half alumni for her new book: "<a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ayesha-rascoe/hbcu-made/9781643753867/">HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience</a>."
(Original airdate: January 24, 2024)

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you?d like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org" target="_blank">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe on 'HBCU Made' and the Black college experience

Here is a Stoop Story from Devin Morris about claiming the title of "artist."

The next Stoop show is May 8th at Whitehall Mill. Storytellers will share tales about motherhood and about the complexities, challenges, and enduring significance of our relationships with our mothers.

Listen to more stories by checking out the Stoop Storytelling Series podcast.

Here is a <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/">Stoop Story</a> from Devin Morris about claiming the title of "artist."
The <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/shows/">next Stoop show </a>is May 8th at Whitehall Mill. Storytellers will share tales about motherhood and about the complexities, challenges, and enduring significance of our relationships with our mothers.
Listen to more stories by checking out the <a href="https://stoopstorytelling.com/podcasts/">Stoop Storytelling Series podcast</a>.

Stories from the Stoop: Finding your confidence as an artist

The Baltimore News Collaborative's Youth Voter Guide is out now. The guide surveys young people and candidates about priorities this election. Baltimore Beat editor Lisa Snowden speaks with WYPR's Bri Hatch about top issues affecting youth, like the cost of housing and how Baltimore’s taxes are levied.

Check out the Youth Voices section. Read responses to the candidate survey.

The Baltimore News Collaborative is a local newsroom partnership exploring the challenges and successes experienced by young people in Baltimore. The collaborative is supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. WYPR, Baltimore Beat, The Baltimore Banner, Wide Angle Youth Media, Morgan State University, and Maryland Public Television are all members.

Links:
Suspensions are increasing in Baltimore City schools. Is that a solution, or another problem?
Coppin State University launches first-ever housing voucher partnership for low-income students
Proposed Baltimore ballot initiative builds community fund by taxing large institutions
Maryland lawmakers consider bill to reimburse college students on mental health leave
Maryland bill stops ‘slippery slope of censorship’ by banning book bans

The Baltimore News Collaborative's <a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/youth-voter-guide-youth-voices/">Youth Voter Guide</a> is out now. The guide surveys young people and candidates about priorities this election. <a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/">Baltimore Beat</a> editor Lisa Snowden speaks with WYPR's Bri Hatch about top issues affecting youth, like the cost of housing and how Baltimore’s taxes are levied.
Check out the <a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/youth-voter-guide-youth-voices/">Youth Voices</a> section. Read responses to the <a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/youth-voter-guide-candidate-survey/">candidate survey</a>.
The <a href="https://www.aecf.org/newsroom/the-baltimore-news-collaborative">Baltimore News Collaborative</a> is a local newsroom partnership exploring the challenges and successes experienced by young people in Baltimore. The collaborative is supported by the <a href="https://www.aecf.org/">Annie E. Casey Foundation</a>. <a href="https://www.wypr.org/">WYPR</a>, <a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/">Baltimore Beat</a>, <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/">The Baltimore Banner</a>, <a href="https://www.wideanglemedia.org/">Wide Angle Youth Media</a>, <a href="https://www.morgan.edu/">Morgan State University</a>, and <a href="https://www.mpt.org/">Maryland Public Television</a> are all members.
Links: <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-02-12/suspensions-are-increasing-in-baltimore-city-schools-is-that-a-solution-or-another-problem">Suspensions are increasing in Baltimore City schools. Is that a solution, or another problem?</a> <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2023-11-07/coppin-state-university-launches-first-ever-housing-voucher-partnership-for-low-income-students">Coppin State University launches first-ever housing voucher partnership for low-income students</a> <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-02-01/proposed-baltimore-ballot-initiative-builds-community-fund-by-taxing-large-institutions">Proposed Baltimore ballot initiative builds community fund by taxing large institutions</a> <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-02-06/maryland-lawmakers-consider-bill-to-reimburse-college-students-on-mental-health-leave">Maryland lawmakers consider bill to reimburse college students on mental health leave</a> <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2024-03-29/maryland-bill-stops-slippery-slope-of-censorship-by-banning-book-bans">Maryland bill stops ‘slippery slope of censorship’ by banning book bans</a>

What do young voters care about this election season?

As salvage crews work to remove debris from the Patapsco River, investigators are trying to determine why the cargo ship Dali lost power and collided with the Key Bridge last month. The collision caused the bridge’s collapse and the death of six construction workers. 

Lee O. Sanderlin, enterprise reporter at The Baltimore Banner, investigated similar instances of engine failure, in a recent piece titled, “Close calls: For years, ships lost propulsion near Key Bridge with little scrutiny.”

As salvage crews work to remove debris from the Patapsco River, investigators are trying to determine why the cargo ship Dali lost power and collided with the Key Bridge last month. The collision caused the bridge’s collapse and the death of six construction workers. 
Lee O. Sanderlin, enterprise reporter at The Baltimore Banner, investigated similar instances of engine failure, in a recent piece titled, <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/transportation/dali-propulsion-data-analysis-key-bridge-6B2FOYVDAFBWLMVNW5KLSKDPIU/">“Close calls: For years, ships lost propulsion near Key Bridge with little scrutiny.”</a>

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe on 'HBCU Made' and the Black college experience

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