NPR NPR Reports On Accessible Playgrounds & Maps More Than 1,300 Around The U.S. August 27, 2013 • NPR reports on a movement to build accessible playgrounds, and maps 1300+ such playgrounds.
Teshima Walker, Award-Winning NPR Executive Producer, Has Passed Away August 16, 2013 • The award-winning executive producer of NPR's Tell Me More, Teshima Walker, died this morning at the age of 44 after a two-year battle with colon cancer.
The New NPR.org Homepage is Live August 14, 2013 • Today, NPR relaunches its homepage, NPR.org, with a new look and audience experience: a robust, redesigned homepage that showcases the best of NPR, combined with a fully responsive design that optimizes for any screen.
NPR's 'The Summer Of '63' Series Recalls Civil Rights-Era Struggles August 9, 2013 • NPR looks back on pivotal moments from the civil rights era, a watershed time in US history.
NPR Books Stocks The 'Ultimate Backseat Bookshelf' August 6, 2013 • With just a few weeks left before school starts, NPR's annual Summer Books series spotlights a collection of 100 timeless reads for kids age 9-14. The Ultimate Backseat Bookshelf, selected from nominations by more than 2,000 listeners, is available online now at npr.org/books.
Threadless + NPR T-Shirt Design Challenge August 5, 2013 • Want to design a new NPR tee? We're hoping the answer is yes. Today we launch our "My Sound World" t-shirt design contest with Threadless, challenging artists and listeners around the globe to show us how the sounds and stories of public radio inspire you. Your design could end up in the NPR Shop.
NPR New Hires Eric Deggans As TV Critic and Correspondent August 1, 2013 • Media critic Eric Deggans (@Deggans) is joining NPR News as a TV critic and correspondent. In this newly created role of TV critic and correspondent, Deggans will continue to bring audiences his distinct perspective on television, media and cultural criticism.
