The COVID-19 Emergency is over…but should it be? We spoke with Dr. Philip Chan, an infectious disease official about the current risks and how we should move forward in a brave new world. Life in Afghanistan is very difficult for women who want to work or go to school. Khadija Nazari is an Afghan refugee who is running a group from her dorm at Brown to help students back in her home country safely get an education – something that is illegal in the Taliban-controlled country. Sherente Harris is a two-spirit Narragansett Tribe member. He’s the focus of a documentary called Being Thunder, his story of battling homophobia within his own tribe.
Segment 1:
Dr. Philip Chan, an infectious disease physician and Consultant Medical Director for the Rhode Island Department of Health.
The Public’s Radio political reporter has a quick look at the week in politics.
Segment 2:
Khadija Nazari is a student at Brown University and a refugee from Afghanistan. She recently founded BaleParvaaz, an organization that provides mentorship and scholarships for girls in Afghanistan. Related story: Two Brown University students who fled during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, advocate education for girls and women
The Public’s Radio Newport bureau reporter, Cheryl Hatch talks with us about the scene in Newport as the Ocean Race visits the city. Related story: 11th Hour Racing Team sails for its home port, Newport, in The Ocean Race, 32,000 nautical miles around the world
Segment 3:
Our Artscape feature this week is on Sherenté Harris, a two-spirit dancer from the Narragansett Tribe. You can hear the full story on Artscape.
Artscape producer James Baumgartner has a couple picks for things to do this weekend:
Newport String Project at the Newport Art Museum. Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Britton-René Collins plays marimba at Miantonomi Park in Newport. Sunday, May 14 at 2:30 p.m.
