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Though recent rain has made for a soggy end to spring, most of the season was plagued with drought. Scientists said the dry conditions helped the Cahaba lilies thrive.
In this edition of Anthems from WBHM, we honor Pride Month with musical protests AND celebrations of LGBTQ+ people from the late 1970’s to the present day. We hope you enjoy the show!
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Elise Catrion Gregg/Gulf States NewsroomEvery year, Elvis fans flock to Tupelo to celebrate the King in his hometown — including some of his youngest fans, who perform like the rock icon in competition. -
Photo courtesy of Alex Williams/Communities of HopeMore than 50 New Orleans faith leaders crowded into Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Rampart Street Tuesday and did something rare for a city where religion and politics rarely share a pulpit.
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Judy Blume wrote her last book more than a decade ago. At the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, NPR's Scott Simon talked to Blume about her long career and why she doesn't miss writing. -
The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help. Who will come to their aid? -
American negotiators are set to meet with an Iranian delegation in Switzerland Sunday. But fighting in Lebanon and a new claim about a closure of the Strait of Hormuz threaten to unravel a deal. -
A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities of war. -
At Free Shakespeare in the Park in New York, real weddings are happening every night after a production of Romeo and Juliet. But don't those characters die?
