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A Hair-Touching Exhibit Touches Off A Range Of Reactions

editor — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:59:00 +0000

Antonia Opiah and her sister Abigail wanted to start a conversation about hair, but they ended up inspiring a protest. The controversy began with an essay that Antonia wrote for the Huffington Post in which she argued that no one should say, "Can I touch your hair?" without putting some thought into the request:

And if that effort means asking someone if you can touch their hair so it's not something that's foreign to you anymore, ask it. Ask the question.

Exhibit Explores US History of 'Rights' Versus 'Privileges'

editor — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:02:00 +0000

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This is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. I'm Celeste Headlee. Michel Martin is away. Coming up, we'll glimpse into the mind of a sociopath. We'll hear from an author who says she is a sociopath, but your assumptions about people like her might be completely off-base. That's in a few minutes.

First, we want to focus on a new exhibit coming to the National Archives in Washington, D.C. This exhibit tells the story of the battle for human rights in the United States for women, for minorities, and for immigrants.

To Arm, Or Not To Arm The Syrian Rebels?

editor — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:55:00 +0000

The White House says the United States will arm Syrian rebels, but a new poll shows most Americans don't like the idea. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Shadi Hamid of The Brookings Institution, about America's current and future involvement in Syria.

Hair Touching Is A No-No

editor — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:55:00 +0000

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CELESTE HEADLEE, HOST:

I'm Celeste Headlee. This is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Michel Martin is away. Coming up, we'll talk to the CEO of a six-figure company who launched a hair business when she was nine. But first, can I touch your hair? It's a question many black women say they're often asked. And sometimes people don't ask, they just reach out and grab it. It's a familiar topic here on TELL ME MORE, but a recent project in New York has started the conversation again.

Antonia Opiah and her sister Abigail organized an event in Union Square in New York City.

'Teenpreneur' Makes Money Off Great-Grandma's Hair Recipe

editor — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:55:00 +0000

Leanna Archer was just nine-years-old she began using her Haitian great-grandmother's recipe to sell homemade hair care products. Today, she's the CEO of a six-figure business. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with the now 17-year-old CEO about being a 'teenpreneur.'

Fixing Credit Report Errors: More Hassle That It's Worth?

editor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:04:00 +0000

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We're going to switch gears now and talk about matters of personal finance. A recent report from the Federal Trade Commission found that one in four consumers had errors in their credit reports. And that might seem like a minor inconvenience until you need to take out a loan or get a mortgage, when it could become a major headache. So we thought this would be a good time to talk with one of our regular money coaches about this and what to do about this. Louis Barajas is an author and personal finance counselor.

New Report Finds Many Teachers Aren't Ready To Teach

editor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:58:00 +0000

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This is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. I'm Michel Martin. If you are a parent, you might be breathing a sigh of relief or already tearing your hair out trying to find things for the kids to do. Yes, it's that time. It's summer. One thing you'll probably want them to do, though, is keep reading. So our moms roundtable will pass on some of their tried and true methods for getting even reluctant readers to keep reading through the summer.

Books Your Kid Might Give Up Their Video Games To Read

editor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:58:00 +0000

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I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but maybe you just need a few moms in your corner. Every week, we check in with a diverse group of parents for their comments and some savvy advice.

Today, we want to get some advice about something you've probably been thinking about. If you have school-age children, you've probably gotten the message that you need to keep their heads in the academic game somehow over the summer, especially reading.

President Obama, 'Honest And Trustworthy?'

editor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:58:00 +0000

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This is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. I'm Michel Martin. Coming up, data mining and privacy issues are in the news. But we want to talk about some data that could affect your life in ways you might not have considered. We're talking about your credit reports and we'll talk about how errors can appear and cost you plenty, and what to do about that. That's coming up later in the program.

But first, we want to talk politics because the president is overseas.

'Talladega Nights' Revs Up Actress Paula Patton

editor — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:33:00 +0000

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Finally, you know those movies you pull out time and time again when you're not sure what to watch? Well, our colleagues at Weekends on All Things Considered have been asking filmmakers and actors about the movies they never get tired of watching. Today, we hear from actress Paula Patton. She's known for her roles in "Precious" and "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol." And she tells us about one of her favorites.

(SOUNDBITE OF MOVIE, "TALLADEGA NIGHTS")

PAULA PATTON: Hi, I'm Paula Patton and I'm an actress.