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'Epic' Movie Role For Music Superstar Pitbull

NPR Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:00 +0000

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HBCU President Asks Dr. Dre, Why Not Us?

editor — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:00 +0000

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MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

Moving on to other news in education, last week hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine announced that they would be giving the University of Southern California $70 million to create a degree that will blend business, marketing, product development, design and liberal arts.

Many are applauding this donation, not least at USC, but some are asking, why not give the money to a struggling school?

CBC Chair Marcia Fudge Wants Caucus To Be Heard On The Hill

editor — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:32:00 +0000

Ohio Representative Marcia Fudge is still relatively new on the block. But she's established herself as the new head of the Congressional Black Congress. In the role, she's already been very vocal about whether the President is doing enough for people of color. Host Michel Martin talks with Congresswomen Fudge about her ideas for America.

Being Blind To Financial Need: Is It Worth It?

editor — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:32:00 +0000

Millions of students rely on loans and grants for their studies. But with universities strapped for cash, fewer schools are able to admit students regardless of their financial need. Host Michel Martin asks the President of Iowa's Grinnell College, Dr. Raynard Kington, why his school considered putting a halt to need-blind admissions.

Powerball? America Already Hit The Jackpot

editor — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:30:00 +0000

Finally today, I'm still thinking about that massive Powerball jackpot last weekend. That caused me to think about what's wrong with Powerball — the most important thing, of course, being the fact that I didn't win. You know you feel the same way. I'm sure I would have been a good winner. Like Oprah, I would use my powers for good and not evil. Like, I might buy a Bentley out of the showroom window, just to prove to myself that I could. But then I'd settle down and endow scholarships, and fix up blighted storefronts, and invest in local businesses.