Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
The military presence in the Washington region has shaped the physical faces of neighborhoods throughout the area. But conversations are underway in one corner of Northern Virginia, Crystal City, about carving out a new aesthetic and economic identity. Kojo explores the complex mixture of issues that have contributed to what Crystal City looks like now – and connects with those who are trying to change it.
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.