Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
We’ve grown accustomed to the slogan “See Something, Say Something.” It’s a reminder we hear over PA systems in public places and on signs posted at airports, on transit systems and in arenas. But with constant distractions pouring from our phones and a cultural habit of multitasking, it’s become harder to see all the danger of our surroundings –- not to mention opportunities to enjoy our surroundings. We consider ways to tap into our visual intelligence to better navigate the world.
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.