Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
It’s the holiday season, and across the country, neighborhoods are celebrating with festivals, music, and theater productions. But do these cultural events really benefit neighborhoods, or have a direct impact on crime prevention and economic development? As part of our continuing series with the Urban Institute, a look at the importance of arts for community growth and survival.
Guests
- Maria Rosario Jackson Director of the Arts, Culture, and Community Program at the Urban Institute
- Richard Kurin Director, The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage; and author of "Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem" (Collins/Smithsonian)
- Tomas Benitez Executive Director, Self-Help Graphics
- Liz Lerman Founder and Artistic Director, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
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