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Archive for September, 2011
Windows on the World Waiter Recalls 9/11
The World Trade Center drew workers from all over the world. A particularly diverse group was to be found at the ‘Windows on the World’ restaurant.
What We Can Learn From The Resilience Of Trauma Survivors
Studying survivors of 9/11 and other large-scale disasters can provide clues to what makes people mentally resilient.
The Black Power Movement Through Swedish Lens
Looking at a documentary that highlights Swedish reports about the rise of the Black Power movement in the US.
China’s Reception of New US Ambassador Gary Locke
Gary Locke has had a series of firsts. He was the first Chinese-American governor of the United States and now is the first Chinese-American to be US ambassador to China.
Music Heard on Air for September 9, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for September 9, 2011. Artists featured are: Fragile State, Phl Thornton, AfroCubism, Issa Bagayogo, Gustavo Santaolalla.
Boston’s WILD AM Now Broadcasting China Radio International
Boston’s WILD AM has become only the second station in the US to adopt China Radio International.
Reporting from Forgotten Latin America
Gerry Hadden has just published a new book titled “Never The Hope Itself: Love and Ghosts in Latin America and Haiti.”
Controversial Fashion Designer from Central Asia
The president’s daughter of a Central Asian nation has caused controversy at New York’s Fashion Week?
Iraqi-American Singer Stephan Said’s New Album “difrent”
Said has released a new album titled “difrent.”
Thoughts On The 9/11 Anniversary from Around the World
The BBC has received many emails and online comments about the September 11th anniversary from around the world.
The Challenge of Teaching 9/11
American high school students have only hazy memories of 9/11. Younger students have no recollection at all. What their parents lived through is just a history lesson for them.
How Russian Schools Deal With Terrorism
Russia is no stranger to terrorism, yet there’s little if any critical thinking in the country’s schools about why the violence might be happening.
Russian Hockey Loses Star Players In Air Crash
Ice hockey fans from around the world are mourning after a plane crash in Russia wiped out most players from the major league team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
Nurses Who Treated Bahrain Protesters On Trial
Doctors and nurses who treated protesters injured in recent pro-democracy demonstrations were released on bail Thursday.
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