Noah Caldwell

100 years ago, 'Carol of the Bells' came to America — from Ukraine

Noah Caldwell

"Carol of the Bells" is a Christmas staple in the U.S., but it was written by a Ukrainian composer and first came to the U.S. 100 years ago — when Ukrainians were fighting for freedom.

In the first episode of Amplify With Lara Downes, the pianist (left) speaks with singer-songwriter, banjo player and MacArthur "genius" Rhiannon Giddens.

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In Lara Downes' New Series, Black Musicians Rise To A Pivotal Moment

Ari Shapiro

The pianist joins Ari Shapiro to discuss Amplify With Lara Downes, a video series on Black musicians who have experienced renewed creativity regarding racial injustice.

Shelly and Sam Summers stand with daughter Gabby in front of a makeshift shelter on their rural Bay County property. They opened their backyard to people who were homeless after Hurricane Michael. At the peak, about 50 people lived there. Now, there are 18. "We still have our home," Shelly says. "They have nothing. So if we can at least offer them the comforts of home, it was worth it."

Nearly 8 Months After Hurricane Michael, Florida Panhandle Feels Left Behind

Becky Sullivan

Floridians are still reeling from the Category 5 storm's effects. They've been waiting more than 230 days for Congress to pass a disaster relief bill. And the new hurricane season is about to begin.

Protesters attempt to cover a statue of Ku Klux Klan leader Nathan Bedford Forrest at Health Sciences Park in Memphis, Tenn., in August 2017. The statue was removed in December.

Where Do Confederate Monuments Go After They Come Down?

Noah Caldwell

As the first anniversary of the Charlottesville protest nears, cities like Memphis are wrestling with what to do with the controversial statues once they've been taken down.