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Marvin Gaye's hit record "What's Going On" encapsulates the political turmoil of 1971 while also inspiring hope for change. Today, NPR celebrates the 50-year anniversary of our first on-air original show. For five decades, NPR and our member stations have shared the responsibility — and privilege — to serve the individual listener and promote their personal growth. To honor our time spent together, we turned back the clock and reflected on the impeccable sounds of our genesis year. From the timeless expression of social unrest in Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" to the transportive, commun...

NPR's 50 Favorite Songs Of 1971 Monday, May 3, 2021 Marvin Gaye's hit record "What's Going On" encapsulates the political turmoil of 1971 while also inspiring hope for change. Soul Train / Getty Images Today, NPR celebrates the 50-year anniversary of our first on-air original show. For five decades, NPR and our member stations have shared the responsibility — and privilege — to serve the individual listener and promote their personal growth. To honor our time spent together, we turned back the clock and reflected on the impeccable sounds of our genesis year. From the timeles...

Apr 12, 2021 In the time capsule today… We find the first episode of “The New Price is Right” on daytime television starring Northwesterner Bob Barker. Since that time over 9,000 episodes have aired, making it the longest running game show in TV history. We find mens hairstyles getting longer, and apparently in need of special products, like a hot comb with a water misting button from Remmington. And we find a song on the radio by Bill Withers. Bill grew up in the coal mining town of Slab Fork, West Virginia. After moving to Los Angeles he found himself missing the close community of ...

THE REV. DARRELL W. CUMMINGS When I was going to ClaraTag Elementary School in Miles Heights, a neighborhood in the Cleveland, Ohio area, we had a show and tell in school. I was excited because I finally had something to show and tell. My mother and I went to pick up my father from the Cleveland Hopkins Airport. For those who remember, this is pre 9/11. Back then for those who can remember you could go to the actual gate and watch the passengers leave the plane. One of the passenger’s was a man named Cassius Clay. He would later change his name to Muhammad Ali. His proper name is Cassius ...

Close The Second Baptist Church in Hinton is one of 17 stops along New River Gorge National Park and Preserve’s African American Heritage Tour. Courtesy photo/New River Gorge National Park & Preserve New River Gorge celebrates Black History Month Feb 14, 2021 Feb 14, 2021 The Second Baptist Church in Hinton is one of 17 stops along New River Gorge National Park and Preserve’s African American Heritage Tour. Courtesy photo/New River Gorge National Park & Preserve GLEN JEAN — February is Black History Month a...