What's Next For The Graduating Class Of 2021; How To Handle The Coming Out Conversation

Plus, inquiring minds want to know, 'Where are you really from?'

View this email online by Jill Hudson Stories You May Have Missed Nick Knight Malala Yousafzai is the subject of the cover story in the new issue of British Vogue. A comment she made about marriage has prompted social media outrage in Pakistan. Throughout the next few weeks, we'll be sharing some of the many 2021 Tiny Desk Contest entries that have caught our eyes and ears. Here are some of the best entries we've seen so far.  Millions of women haven't rejoined the workforce since the pandemic began — and may not anytime soon. Academics have studied critical race theory for decades, but it's shaping up to be a major cultural battle ahead of next year's midterm elections. Newsletter continues after sponsor message Celebrating Pride Month Wednesday Holmes/ @hellomynameiswednesday for NPR Navigating the coming out conversation — from both sides.  As Pride Month begins, cities are figuring out how to celebrate safely given the pandemic. It's especially tricky for bars and street festivals where large crowds are a sign of success and progress. Podcasts Of The Week Scott Olson/Getty Images Dear graduating college classes of 2021: Congratulations! Here's an economic guide to the future that awaits you. (The Indicator From Planet Money) If you're a person of color living in the United States, chances are you've been asked more than you care to remember where you're from — no, where you're really from. (Code Switch)   Eric Liebowitz/FX When Pose burst onto the scene in 2018, there had never been anything quite like it before. Now, after three seasons, it's time to say goodbye to the beloved characters portrayed by MJ Rodriguez, Billy Porter, Dominique Jackson, and the rest of the cast. (Pop Culture Happy Hour) How Russia used an overt agent to attack Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. (Fresh Air)   Nicole Xu for NPR After his son is shot and killed by a Richmond, Calif., police officer, a father looking for answers becomes a police transparency advocate. When the files about his son's death are released, they show a system that hangs on one question: did the officer fear for their life? (On Our Watch) During the early days of the pandemic, we spent a lot of time discussing herd immunity and how we were going to get there. People are still talking about it like it's the answers to all of the problems. Now some scientists just want it to stop. (Short Wave) Listen to your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to hear live radio from WBEZ (edit station). Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Daily News, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Best of NPR emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy