Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Montgomery County, Md. is considering setting aside nearly $400,000 dollars to help fund legal representation for residents who face deportation. If the measure passes, the county would join other local jurisdictions, including Arlington, Va., Prince George’s County, Md. and Washington, D.C., that have similar programs. The absence of legal representation dramatically increases the chances that an immigrant will be deported, and supporters of the measure say a recent jump in the number of detained immigrants surpasses the supply of lawyers who can work pro bono. Others in the county, though, see the proposal as a step away from the interests of residents. Kojo explores what the proposal could mean for Montgomery County and how similar measures have played out in neighboring jurisdictions.
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.