The graduation ceremony at Morehouse College is not just a milestone for its students, it is a celebration of their transformation from "men of Morehouse" to "Morehouse Men." But this year's ceremony is marked by a unique controversy surrounding the choice of commencement speaker: President Joe Biden.
Graduation season is in full effect and Georgia Institute of Technology's grads are no exception. But one graduate, Deanna Yancey, who just earned her master's degree in electrical and computer engineering, had a very special person present her with her degree: her grandfather, Ronald Yancey, who broke barriers to become Georgia Tech's first Black graduate in 1965.
Investigators hope new DNA evidence could get them closer to solving a decades old murder case.The FBI and the Putnam County Sheriff's office confirmed on Thursday that additional DNA has been found in connection with the murders of Shirley and Russell Dermond.
NPR’s Rachel Martin has made a career out of her thoughtful interviews. Now, she’s trying a fresh approach to the standard Q&A with just a deck of cards. Her new podcast, Wild Card with Rachel Martin, is part game show, part interview, and always enlightening. Martin recently discussed her exciting new project with GPB's Pamela Kirkland.
World Autism Acceptance Month is meant to bring greater attention to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but recent research shows accessing care can be difficult for some families. During a recent discussion with GPB’s Pamela Kirkland, Georgia Tech's Jennifer Singh shares her research into the hurdles confronting specific demographic groups — particularly, lower-income Black families — in diagnosing autism and accessing care.