Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Washington DC’s public health data collection program was recently praised by the Centers for Disease Control. And new statistics show a decline in the District’s rate of new AIDS cases and AIDS-related deaths. But good news is mixed with bad in the latest report on sexually-transmitted diseases in our region. We get details, and learn why teenagers and African Americans in heterosexual relationships may face growing risks.
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Kojo talks with author Briana Thomas about her book “Black Broadway In Washington D.C.,” and the District’s rich Black history.
Poet, essayist and editor Kevin Young is the second director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. He joins Kojo to talk about his vision for the museum and how it can help us make sense of this moment in history.
Ms. Woodruff joins us to talk about her successful career in broadcasting, how the field of journalism has changed over the decades and why she chose to make D.C. home.