News & Politics When Gay-Rights Pioneer Frank Kameny Visited a College Class American University adjunct professor Bob Connelly will never forget the day he invited the 83-year-old activist to speak to his students. DC History, First Person, LGBTQMay 18, 2026
News & Politics Lawyer Debra Katz on Two Keepsakes That Inspire Her Together, her father's bongos and a Jewish shofar symbolize joy, strength, and a call to help fix the world Debra Katz, First Person, Latin musicApril 10, 2026
News & Politics John Thompson III on a Basketball Season’s Memorable Ending The former coach's players had a surprise for him he'll never forget. Basketball, First PersonMarch 17, 2026
News & Politics Podcast Host Rachel Martin on Why Empathy Is So Important Now On “Wild Card,” the former journalist delves into life’s most meaningful questions. First Person, Podcasts, Rachel MartinFebruary 6, 2026
News & Politics The NAACP’s Patrice Willoughby on a Moving Portrait of Her Ancestor Formerly enslaved, Willoughby's great-great-great-grandmother was showing “who she was.” Black history, First PersonJanuary 9, 2026
News & Politics Journalist Ali Rogin on Growing Up in a Rock-and-Roll Family Her dad, Max Weinberg, is Springsteen’s drummer and Conan’s former bandleader. First PersonDecember 12, 2025
News & Politics Aisha Bowe on How a Childhood Love of Science Fiction Inspired Her School was a challenge early on, but she became a NASA engineer–and then one of the few Black women to go into space. First Person, NASANovember 7, 2025
News & Politics Brittany Pettersen on Being a New Mom While in Congress Her son was only four weeks old, and–with no parental leave–she had to be there for a crucial vote. Congress, First Person, parental leaveOctober 17, 2025
News & Politics Author Deborah Tannen on How Her Love for Language Began “It’s not unusual, when talking to guys, that when they hear what I do, they want to lecture me about it.” First PersonAugust 22, 2025
News & Politics Eric Adjepong on Mixing Tradition and Modernity at His DC Restaurant Elmina The “Top Chef” alum honors his Ghanaian roots and American melting-pot upbringing. Eric Adjepong, First PersonJuly 30, 2025
