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 home of the University of Maryland, College Park is considering a city charter amendment that would extend local voting rights to non-citizens. The proposal follows the lead of other small Maryland jurisdictions that have passed similar measures. While proponents say that participation in local democracy should be encouraged and available to more members of the community, critics argue that the amendment dilutes the meaning of naturalized citizenship. Kojo discusses the issue facing the residents of College Park.
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.