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Historians say more details about the lives of enslaved Africans need to be taught
15+ hour, 30+ min ago (238+ words) 2026 The World from PRX The history and legacy of slavery in America are not often taught in great detail. That is what Professor Mary Niall Mitchell, the Midlo Endowed Chair in History at the University of New Orleans, contends. But…...
South African students to continue to fall into an education accessibility gap
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (1174+ words) 2026 The World from PRX In Apartheid South Africa, young Black people were excluded from fully accessing higher education due to race. Now, the restrictions on education are about money and class. With the country's financial aid organization in turmoil, hundreds…...
The Whitney Plantation in Louisiana focuses on the history and contributions of enslaved Africans
15+ hour, 35+ min ago (1083+ words) 2026 The World from PRX Some plantations romanticize the Antebellum South or ignore their role in the slave trade, but one Louisiana plantation has been educating visitors about the history of enslaved Africans and their descendants. Reporter Adeline Sire visited the…...
Challenges under India's university reservation system
15+ hour, 33+ min ago (1494+ words) 2026 The World from PRX In January 2016, protests erupted across India following the death by suicide of a Ph D student named Rohith Vemula. Vemula came from the Dalit community, previously referred to as "untouchables" within the Hindu caste system " a…...
Rhiannon Giddens discusses the history of the banjo and its African roots
15+ hour, 26+ min ago (209+ words) 2026 The World from PRX Musician Rhiannon Giddens is a modern-day Renaissance woman who trained as an opera singer before veering into folk music. She's an award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist. But she is first and foremost a dedicated banjo player who…...
College students from Minnesota's immigrant communities reflect on the message of Juneteenth
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (724+ words) 2026 The World from PRX Downtown Minneapolis at the height of the Operation Metro Surge ICE raids on immigrant communities, Jan. 24, 2026. Amun Muhammad, a junior majoring in strategic communication at the University of Minnesota says she's always enjoyed celebrating Juneteenth. "I…...
Inside a school bus with Scottish fans headed to the World Cup
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (154+ words) The World from PRX Support journalism that strengthens democracy. Our reporting is independent, inclusive, and in-depth. Best of all, it's listener-supported. Give today to support The World! Inside a school bus with Scottish fans headed to the World Cup More…...
Mexico City turns World Cup opener into a public party
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (855+ words) Our reporting is independent, inclusive, and in-depth. Best of all, it's listener-supported. Give today to support The World! "2026 The World from PRX As Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup tournament opener, thousands of fans without stadium tickets packed…...
Spinal cord injury treatment in Brazil offers path to recovery
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (146+ words) The World from PRX Support journalism that strengthens democracy. Our reporting is independent, inclusive, and in-depth. Best of all, it's listener-supported. Give today to support The World! Public radio's longest-running daily global news program. "2026 The World from PRX Spinal cord…...
How gender shapes a global walk
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (332+ words) Our reporting is independent, inclusive, and in-depth. Best of all, it's listener-supported. Give today to support The World! "2026 The World from PRX National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been walking around the globe on foot for over 13 years. One facet…...